President Trump Approves New US Fuel Economy Standards, Reversing Biden's Electric Vehicle Rules

On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced he had approved new fuel economy standards, reversing the Biden administration's stricter rules that aimed to promote electric vehicles. The new standards, which Trump says will lower car prices and boost domestic manufacturing, are expected to reduce the average fuel economy requirement to about 34.5 miles per gallon by 2031, compared to the previous 50.4 mpg target. The move is part of a broader rollback of environmental regulations and has drawn criticism from environmental groups, while supporters argue it will make cars more affordable.