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Trump Approves New Federal Fuel Economy Standards
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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Trump administration has rolled back Biden-era federal fuel economy standards, lowering the fleetwide average target to 34.5 miles per gallon by 2031 from 50.4 mpg under Biden, reducing new vehicle costs by approximately $1,300. This change coincides with a dip in US electric vehicle market share from 10% to 6% in 2026, while hybrid vehicles gained popularity and EV charging infrastructure rollout lagged behind funding.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Electric Vehicles, and 6 sources have reported it between 26 Sep 2026 and 5 Oct 2026.
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You face lower regulatory pressure to produce electric vehicles in the US auto market, which opens space to focus on hybrids or combustion engines while controlling costs. Reduced fuel efficiency targets shift product planning and may ease supply chain demands tied to EV components.
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6 sources · first reported 26 Sep 2026 · latest 5 Oct 2026
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