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- 1Trump Administration Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards▼Trump Administration Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards and Changes How Light Trucks Are Classified
The Trump administration has announced a sharp rollback of US fuel-economy standards, while also changing how light trucks are classified under federal rules. The move lowers efficiency requirements for new vehicles and redefines vehicle categories in a way that affects pickups and SUVs. It is expected to draw opposition from environmental groups and states, while automakers may welcome reduced compliance costs.
- 2Trump administration rolls back US fuel economy standards▼Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost
The Trump administration has announced a rollback of US fuel economy standards, requiring cars and light trucks to burn less fuel less aggressively in coming years. Major outlets including AP, PBS and ABC affiliates report the move nationwide, with critics warning it will carry significant environmental costs through higher emissions and fuel consumption, while supporters frame it as easing burdens on automakers and consumers.
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The Trump administration has moved to roll back US fuel economy standards, loosening requirements on how efficient cars and light trucks must be. The change, reported by Spectrum News, is expected to benefit automakers by easing compliance costs, while critics warn it will increase gasoline consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The rollback reverses stricter efficiency rules put in place under previous administrations.
- 4Trump rolls back fuel economy standards to 2014 levels●Trump cuts fuel economy standards back to 2014 levels https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/09/trump-cuts-fuel-economy-stand
The Trump administration is cutting US fuel economy standards back to 2014 levels, according to Ars Technica. The rollback would undo more than a decade of efficiency requirements for cars and light trucks, drawing criticism from environmental groups while being welcomed by some in the auto industry who oppose stricter mandates.