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Trump says he is rolling back Biden-era US fuel economy rules for cars
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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Former US President Donald Trump announced plans to roll back Biden-era fuel economy standards, lowering the fleetwide average fuel economy target to approximately 34.5 mpg by 2031 from Biden's 50.4 mpg target. This rollback aims to reduce car prices and encourage domestic auto production, reversing policies favouring electric vehicles.
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 carmakers gain relief as fuel economy targets loosen and EV incentives shrink. You face lower compliance costs but must reconsider EV investment and marketing strategies now.
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6 sources · first reported 26 Sep 2026 · latest 5 Oct 2026
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