CAFE Standards Reset Fact Sheet

CAFE Standards Reset Fact SheetCore MovePresident Trump rescinds and resets the Biden Administration’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.The Biden rules are described as:Returns CAFE standards to levels that can be met with conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles.Emphasizes compliance with Congress’s original CAFE statute.Aims to stop regulators from using CAFE to force rapid EV adoption.Biden’s standards:Trump’s reset:The fact sheet frames this as part of a larger push against Biden-era EV policies:California EV mandates:In June, Trump signed a joint resolution ending California’s EV mandate, characterized as a de facto 100% ban on new gas cars in California by 2035, with similar effects in 17 states that follow California standards.Working Families Tax Cuts Act:In July, Trump signed this law setting the civil penalty for CAFE violations to $0, shielding U.S. automakers from big fines tied to aggressive fuel economy targets.EPA Endangerment Finding:Under Trump, EPA proposed to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which the fact sheet says:Ensure that even if Democrats regain power, future CAFE rules remain “sensible” and feasible, not used as back‑door climate or EV mandates.Paired with:What the Reset DoesClaimed Benefits for FamiliesBroader Fight Against “Hidden” EV-Related CostsLong-Term Goal