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Trump rolls back Biden-era mileage rules amid slow US shift to electric vehicles
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Fusion42 · 28 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Trump administration has rolled back Biden-era fuel efficiency standards, reducing the average required miles per gallon for new vehicles and easing mandates on electric vehicle sales. This move aims to lower new vehicle costs and ease burdens on automakers but may weaken the competitiveness of U.S. automakers against Chinese EV manufacturers dominating global battery production and supply chains.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 6 sources have reported it between 26 Sep 2026 and 5 Oct 2026.
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US car founders face easier compliance but falling behind in EV tech race with China. You need to pivot to differentiate or risk losing out as global battery supply remains China-dominated.
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6 sources · first reported 26 Sep 2026 · latest 5 Oct 2026
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