Claim restatement: The administration asserted that revoking the Endangerment Finding would let
American families save an average of over $2,400 on new vehicles (cars, SUVs, and trucks).
Progress evidence: On 2026-02-13, the White House published a statement claiming this regulatory relief would produce consumer savings. Major outlets reported the administration’s move to repeal the endangerment finding and weaken related vehicle-emission regulations (AP/CNBC coverage around Feb 12–13, 2026). These items establish that the policy action occurred and that the administration links it to potential consumer cost reductions.
Evidence of completion or ongoing status: There is no publicly available independent or government analysis released to verify that the average $2,400 per-vehicle saving is realized and attributable specifically to the revocation of the Endangerment Finding. News coverage emphasizes policy changes and potential economic effects, but does not confirm a validated savings figure or a completed cost-benefit analysis meeting the stated threshold.
Dates and milestones: The core milestone is the announced repeal of the Endangerment Finding by the EPA, reported in mid-February 2026. No subsequent independent verification, peer review, or formal completion analysis confirming $2,400 per-vehicle savings has been publicly published as of 2026-02-13.
Source reliability note: Coverage from AP, CNBC, CBS News, and related outlets is consistent in detailing the policy action and its expected implications, but none provides a verifiable, independent estimate matching the $2,400 figure. The White House statement is the primary source for the claimed amount, but independent corroboration appears absent at this time. The reporting suggests the claim is plausible in policy terms but remains unconfirmed by an independent calculation.