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New Head of DOT Rips Up US Fuel Efficiency Regulations

US President Donald Trump's pick to run the Department of Transportation was sworn in to his new job yesterday.

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New US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signed an order directing US regulators to rescind landmark fuel economy standards issued under President Joe Biden that aimed to drastically reduce fuel use for cars and trucks reut.rs/42zb2U2

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-- Reuters (@reuters.com) January 28, 2025 at 11:24 PM

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Criminal minds performing criminal acts.

#1 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2025-01-29 11:48 PM

When the price of gas shoots up, the dumbf**cks who drive a vehicle getting 12 mpg will be outraged.

#2 | Posted by Nixon at 2025-01-30 07:21 AM

The American people should not be forced to sacrifice choice and affordability when purchasing a new car,

LOL prices won't go down one bit because of this.

But people will now have to fill up more often, making more money for energy companies (is that where this guy comes from?).

Yet another way this administration will increase costs for the average person.

#3 | Posted by jpw at 2025-01-30 09:52 AM

The States seem like they're not positioned well for a sustainable future existence

#4 | Posted by hamburglar at 2025-01-30 11:19 AM

Drill, baby, drill!

Shill, baby, shill, as well.

#5 | Posted by Corky at 2025-01-30 04:51 PM

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