DETROIT (AP) — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a rule Friday that Biden-era fuel economy standards for gas-powered cars and trucks are illegal and moved to reverse them, paving the way for a likely reset of rules.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says Biden-era fuel economy standards for gas-guzzling cars and trucks are illegal

He said that the previous administration “ignored statutory requirements” that barred consideration of electric vehicles when setting standards

Experts say a revised fuel economy rule is likely to lead to increased tailpipe pollution and higher prices for consumers

Meanwhile, Senate negotiations over a massive budget bill include language that would remove fines penalizing automakers that don’t meet federal fuel economy

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