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29.09.2026 · 17:32 · Road transport

US fuel consumption standards are lowered, slowing EV adoption

The US government under President Donald Trump has lowered fuel consumption standards, which is said to be reducing pressure on automakers to sell more electric cars. The change is hindering the ramp-up of electromobility in the US.

The US government under President Donald Trump has introduced significantly lowered fuel consumption standards, according to the source.

The move is described as promoting the market for internal combustion engine vehicles.

It is also said to be noticeably hindering the ramp-up of electromobility in the USA and reducing pressure on automakers to sell more electric cars.

Sourceelectrive · Tier B ↗Source publication time: 29 Sep 2026 · 10:30