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- 1U.S. finalizes lower fuel economy standards favoring gas vehicles▼U.S. finalizes new lower fuel economy standards in boost for gas-powered vehicles
The U.S. government has finalized new fuel economy standards that are lower than previous requirements, a move seen as a boost for gas-powered vehicles. The relaxed rules ease pressure on automakers to improve mileage efficiency, reversing course from stricter emissions-related targets. The decision is drawing attention for its implications for the auto industry, fuel consumption and U.S. climate policy.
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BMW's overall sales in the United States are growing, but its electric vehicle sales are lagging behind. The contrast highlights a broader tension in the American car market, where buyers continue to favor gasoline and hybrid models even as automakers push electric lineups. BMW now faces the challenge of converting strong brand demand into EV uptake.
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Vietnamese automaker VinFast is continuing construction of its electric vehicle manufacturing plant in the United States, even as EV demand growth cools across the industry. The company is pressing forward with its American expansion while other automakers scale back or delay EV investments amid slowing sales, making its strategy a point of discussion in the auto sector.