US Fuel Economy Reversal
The Trump administration's effort to roll back fuel economy standards for vehicles and dismantle clean car policies aimed at reducing climate emissions.
September 2026
Sean Duffy states Trump administration will lower fuel economy standards
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that the Trump administration will soon announce sharply lower vehicle fuel-economy standards. This move is described as reversing a previous push by the prior administration to require automakers to build more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Source ↗White House prepares 90-day diesel exports ban plan
The Trump administration is preparing a plan to ban diesel exports for 90 days. This plan is being considered despite internal administration splits and opposition from the oil industry.
Source ↗Trump Administration Finalizes New Fuel-Economy Standards
President Trump announced the finalization of new fuel-economy standards. These standards are reported to halt a federal effort aimed at accelerating the transition to electric vehicles.
Source ↗Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards
The Trump administration took action to lower fuel economy standards. Critics have stated this action carries a significant environmental cost.
Source ↗Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announces end of EV mandate
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy issued a statement. The statement touted vehicle affordability and announced the end of a mandate requiring automakers to produce more expensive electric vehicles.
Source ↗Trump administration slashes clean car rules
The Trump administration announced it was slashing clean car rules aimed at reducing planet-heating emissions and boosting electric vehicles. This move relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks for model years 2022 through 2031.
Source ↗Department of Transportation announces new rule
The Department of Transportation announced a new rule that reverses a push by the Biden administration to accelerate the transition to EVs. This rule affects requirements for automakers.
Source ↗Trump administration rolls back climate pollution tracking
The Trump administration rolled back the government's ability to impose requirements to track, report and limit climate-heating pollution from cars and trucks. This action followed the announcement of the new rules.
Source ↗Administration Scales Back Fuel Economy Rules for New Cars
The administration sharply scaled back fuel economy rules for new cars. This move was described as the final step in dismantling policies aimed at speeding the shift to electric vehicles.
Source ↗Trump Administration Finalizes Rollback of US Fuel Economy Standards
President Donald Trump's administration finalized the rollback of US fuel economy standards. The change was announced by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
Source ↗New US Fuel Economy Standard Set for Model Year 2031
The finalized rule requires a fleet average fuel economy of 34.9 miles per gallon. This standard is set to be met by model year 2031.
Source ↗Alliance for Automotive Innovation Supports Rule Correction
Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which includes Detroit and international carmakers, hailed the rule change. John Bozzella, the group's president and CEO, called the new rule an appropriate course correction.
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