Correcting the logic behind the 2026 US vehicle emissions standard rollback

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The policy justification for the 2026 US vehicle emissions standard rollback relies on selective assumptions and inconsistent interpretations of evidence, the correction of which would overturn the justification. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONTRADICTORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

Antonio M. Bento; Kenneth T. Gillingham; Mark R. Jacobsen; Christopher R. Knittel; Benjamin Leard; Joshua Linn; David Rapson; James Sallee; Arthur van Benthem; Kate S. Whitefoot

doi:10.1126/science.aef0464

August 27, 2026Science

Correcting the logic behind the 2026 US vehicle emissions standard rollback

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To evaluate the analytical assumptions and evidentiary interpretations used to justify the 2026 US vehicle emissions standard rollback.
Evaluated the analytical models and assumption selections cited in the regulatory framework for vehicle emissions standards.
Examined evidentiary interpretations regarding environmental impacts used to support the policy rollback.
Identified selective assumptions and inconsistent interpretations of empirical evidence within the regulatory justification.
Demonstrated that correcting these analytical discrepancies systematically overturns the policy rationale for the emissions standard rollback.

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Policy analysis reveals flawed assumptions in US vehicle regulation, indicating that corrected evidence overturns the justification for emissions standard rollbacks.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9299db8e5d7d1fc0c12299 https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aef0464

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