The Trump administration has announced a rollback of clean car rules, relaxing requirements on automakers to control pollution from gas-powered vehicles. The new rule, which reverses the Biden administration's push for electric vehicles, is expected to reduce the average cost of new vehicles by $1,300. Environmentalists and health advocates have criticised the move, arguing it will increase fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. The American Lung Association warns the rule will harm public health by creating more air pollution and accelerating climate change. The Biden administration had aimed to increase fuel efficiency requirements annually, a goal now reversed by the Trump administration.
Why it matters for your car
The rollback could lead to higher fuel costs and increased pollution, impacting drivers' wallets and the environment.
For plug-in hybrids, AutoScan for Windows can read standard engine and emissions fault codes through a compatible ELM327 adapter; charging-system and high-voltage faults require vehicle-specific equipment.
Source: The Guardian Electric Cars – read the full story.
