https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-trump-administration-weakens-fuel-efficiency-standards-for-new-carsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-trump-administration-weakens-fuel-efficiency-standards-for-new-carshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-trump-administration-weakens-fuel-efficiency-standards-for-new-cars#u99706Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:41:44 +0000President Trump and Transportation Secretary Duffy finalized the "Freedom Means Affordable Cars" initiative to reduce fuel economy standards for new cars and light trucks. The administration aims to lower vehicle prices and end what it calls an illegal electric vehicle mandate, effectively rolling back Biden-era policies. While the government claims this will increase affordability, analysts express doubt. The move is expected to reduce technology costs for General Motors by $20 billion through 2031, though critics warn it will increase pollution and fuel costs for consumers during a