Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards, rolling back Biden-era rules

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC

What happened

The new fuel economy standards will reverse the Biden administration's stricter policies meant to spur electric vehicle adoption.

Key facts

  • Reported by CNBC and published Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:32:46 UTC.

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