Trucking industry

The Trump administration has announced a sharp rollback of federal fuel economy standards for new cars and light trucks, easing requirements that automakers improve efficiency. The move reduces pressure on manufacturers to sell electric and hybrid vehicles and is expected to lower compliance costs while drawing criticism from environmental groups who warn it will increase emissions and fuel consumption.

The Trump administration is moving to weaken fuel economy standards for new cars and trucks that were put in place under President Biden. The rollback lowers required miles-per-gallon targets for automakers, reversing one of the previous administration's key climate policies. The change is expected to affect vehicle lineups in the United States and draw responses from the auto industry, environmental groups and consumers.

Bosch is arguing that heavy trucks will not go fully electric, and that hybrid powertrains are the more realistic path forward for the trucking industry. The claim, reported by Autoweek, touches on an ongoing debate among automakers and suppliers about how quickly battery-electric technology can decarbonize long-haul freight, where range, payload and charging infrastructure remain major hurdles.

The US Department of Transportation is moving to weaken federal fuel economy standards, rolling back emissions-related efficiency requirements for cars and light trucks. The change would allow automakers to sell less efficient vehicles, reversing rules tightened under previous administrations. Critics warn it will increase fuel costs and pollution, while industry groups have long argued the stricter standards were costly and impractical.