STATEMENT: Climate Mayors Executive Director Condemns Rollback of Cost-Saving Vehicle Emission Standards
Washington, D.C. (December 3, 2025) – Today, Climate Mayors Executive Director Kate Wright issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s announcement that it would roll back the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, a set of fuel economy regulations that was projected to help Americans save $23 billion in fuel costs and breathe cleaner air.
“Fuel economy standards have played a vital role in reducing costs, improving air quality, and making cleaner cars accessible to all Americans. Through commitments like electrifying half of their vehicle fleets by 2030 and joining the Electric Vehicles Purchasing Collaborative, Climate Mayors nationwide are ensuring community access to cleaner, safer, and more affordable transportation. At a time when nearly half of Americans say the high cost of living is one of their biggest challenges, we should be doubling down on proven strategies that have delivered household savings. As the Trump administration works to turn back the clock on progress, mayors are relentlessly advancing cleaner, more affordable transportation for all. Unlike the federal government, we will not back down from our promise to create safe, healthy, resilient cities that everyone can afford to live and thrive in.”
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