https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-finalizes-rule-to-make-cars-less-fuel-efficientContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-finalizes-rule-to-make-cars-less-fuel-efficienthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-finalizes-rule-to-make-cars-less-fuel-efficient#u91526Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:06:37 +0000The Trump administration finalized a rule to lower automotive fuel economy standards for gasoline-powered cars and light trucks, officially ending the Biden-era push toward electric vehicles. President Trump and Transportation Secretary Duffy announced the Freedom Means Affordable Cars initiative, which the government claims will reduce new vehicle prices by $1,300 and save Americans $138 billion over the next five years. While the administration frames the policy as a cost-saving measure for drivers, critics warn that the regulatory rollback comes with a significant environmental cost and wil