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Trump administration sued over fuel economy rollback

A group of environmental organizations sued the Trump administration Oct. 2 over its recent relaxation of key vehicle fuel economy rules.

October 2, 2026
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EVs take on new role as home backup power

Vehicle manufacturers are looking to leverage their multibillion dollar EV investments to tap into a promising market in vehicle, home and grid technology.

July 22, 2026
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Speeding wastes fuel and doesn't save much time, study says

Driving the speed limit can save U.S. drivers millions of dollars at the gas pump and eliminate millions of gallons of fuel each day, according to a study.

July 16, 2026
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Buyers Shocked as Average Price of a New Car Nears $50,000

Buyers find themselves facing sticker shock at the same time they are already frustrated by the lingering effects of high inflation.

April 13, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

EV Charging Buildout Stays Hot, With New Roadblocks Ahead

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy this week decreed that electric vehicle chargers must now be fully American-made — a difficult requirement that is certain to delay them.

February 12, 2026
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Ford Scraps All-Electric F-150 Lightning Pickup Truck

Ford said it will no longer make the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, instead opting for an extended range version of the vehicle.

December 18, 2025
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16 States Sue Administration Again Over EV Charging Funds

The states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for what they say is the unlawful withholding of over $2 billion in funding for two electric vehicle charging programs.

December 17, 2025
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What the EPA Ruling on Emissions Means for Automakers

The EPA's plan this week to relax rules aimed at cleaning up auto tailpipe emissions is the latest Trump administration move to undo incentives for automakers to go electric.

July 31, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Lawmakers Scrap Tire Emissions Limits in Deregulation Push

Congress has voted to kill a Biden-era rule requiring rubber tire makers to clean up planet-warming emissions from their manufacturing processes in the U.S.

May 6, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Duffy Rejects ‘Social Justice’ Factors on Infrastructure

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy rescinded memos that he said called on state agencies to factor a “social justice and environmental agenda” into infrastructure project decisions.

March 10, 2025

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