Biden Administration Faces Backlash Over Plan to Increase Fuel Efficiency Standards A new proposal from the Biden administration aims to boost fuel efficiency standards for vehicles, a move that has sparked heated debate among lawmakers and industry experts. The plan, which would require automakers to increase their average fuel economy to 52 miles per gallon by 2026, has been met with criticism from some Republican lawmakers who argue it would lead to higher production costs and potentially even job losses. Environmental groups, on the other hand, are hailing the move as a crucial step towards reducing the country's carbon footprint and mitigating the effects of climate change. As the proposal makes its way through Congress, it remains to be seen whether it will gain the necessary support to become law.