Trump claims approval of new fuel economy standards reversing Biden EV rules

President Donald Trump announced that he has approved a new set of fuel‑economy standards that reverse the stricter regulations put in place by the Biden administration. The revised standards are intended to roll back policies that were designed to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles.

According to the announcement, the new rules eliminate the electric‑vehicle mandate that had required automakers to sell a growing share of zero‑emission vehicles. The administration’s earlier mandate was a central component of its strategy to reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions and promote cleaner transportation.

The updated standards are framed as a return to more traditional fuel‑efficiency targets, focusing on improving miles per gallon rather than mandating a specific number of electric vehicles. Officials indicated that the changes will affect vehicle manufacturers’ compliance requirements for the coming model years.

Critics of the rollback argue that the move could slow progress toward the United States’ climate goals and diminish incentives for automakers to invest in electric‑vehicle technology. Supporters contend that the previous mandates imposed undue burdens on the auto industry and that the new standards will provide greater flexibility.

The announcement marks a significant shift in U.S. transportation policy, moving away from the Biden administration’s approach to electric‑vehicle promotion and toward a regulatory framework centered on conventional fuel‑economy improvements.