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Received — 2 October 2026 ⏭

California Sues to Block Trump From Weakening Fuel Economy Rules 2 October 2026 at 19:35

California Sues to Block Trump From Weakening Fuel Economy Rules

By: Brad Plumer

2 October 2026 at 19:35

The lawsuit is the 97th the state has filed against the Trump administration over the past year and a half.

Traffic in Los Angeles. California led other states to sue the Trump administration on Friday over new fuel efficiency standards.

Received — 28 September 2026 ⏭

Trump Sharply Scales Back Fuel Economy Rules for New Cars 29 September 2026 at 12:32

Trump Sharply Scales Back Fuel Economy Rules for New Cars

By: Brad Plumer and Maxine Joselow

29 September 2026 at 12:32

The move marked the final step in the administration’s efforts to dismantle policies aimed at speeding the shift to electric vehicles.

The new standards should be relatively easy for automakers to meet, analysts said.