https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-administration-lowers-fuel-economy-standards-critics-say-at-a-significant-environmental-costContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-administration-lowers-fuel-economy-standards-critics-say-at-a-significant-environmental-costhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-administration-lowers-fuel-economy-standards-critics-say-at-a-significant-environmental-cost#u90629Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:57:02 +0000The Trump administration has released new fuel economy standards that relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks. Finalized alongside Transportation Secretary Duffy under the Freedom Means Affordable Cars initiative, the policy aims to curb Biden-era electric vehicle policies and reset vehicle rules. Critics argue the rollback carries a significant environmental cost by weakening efficiency rules for new vehicles. The announcement coincided with rising oil prices following President Donald Trump rejecting an Iranian proposal to