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The final rule from the Transportation Department is expected to significantly weaken federal mileage standards, which have prodded automakers to increase the fuel efficiency of gasoline-powered cars and to sell more nonpolluting electric models.
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The Transportation Department's final rule is expected to significantly weaken federal mileage standards, which previously encouraged automakers to improve gasoline car fuel efficiency and sell more electric models.
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Claim Maker
Maxine Joselow
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News Article
Context Details
{
    "policy": "federal mileage standards",
    "organization": "Transportation Department"
}
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Policy Regulation Automotive
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September 30, 2026 at 8:03 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 8:03 PM (1 week ago)

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Trump Administration Plans to Gut Clean Car Rules
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/26/climate/trump-fuel-economy-car-rules.html

The Trump administration plans to significantly scale back fuel-efficiency rules for new cars and light trucks, weakening efforts to reduce gasoline consumption and transition to electric vehicles. This move is expected to be finalized on Monday.

Trump Administration Fuel Economy Standards Electric Vehicles Climate Change Environmental Policy Automotive Industry

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