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- 1US Rolls Back Clean Car Standards as World Moves On●America's Clean Car Retreat Is Complete. The World Will Move On Without Us U.S. regulators are trying to slow down the t
US regulators are moving to weaken fuel economy standards and slow the transition to electric vehicles, prompting criticism that America is abandoning the clean car shift just as it accelerates elsewhere. Commentators argue Europe and China will continue pushing EV adoption regardless, leaving the US auto industry at risk of falling behind in a global market that is not waiting for Washington.
- 2U.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.