Trump Announces Rollback of EV Mandate
Published on 26 Sep 2026
United States President Donald Trump has unveiled new fuel economy standards that aim to reverse the requirements set by former President Joe Biden. In a recent social media post, Trump expressed his commitment to “TERMINATE” what he calls Biden’s “EV mandate,” claiming it imposed high costs on car manufacturers and pushed consumers towards electric vehicles.
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Trump’s announcement is framed as a way to lower automobile prices and stimulate US production.
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He criticized Biden-era policies for being costly and argued that the new standards will make car manufacturing more efficient.
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There is no actual federal mandate forcing Americans to purchase electric vehicles or banning gasoline-powered cars.
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The existing Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, established in 1975, set average fuel economy targets for automakers.
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Under Biden’s 2024 regulations, the fuel economy requirement was set to increase from 39.1 miles per gallon to about 50.4 mpg by 2031, aimed at reducing emissions and fuel consumption.
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Trump’s proposed new standard would set fleetwide averages for light-duty vehicles at approximately 34.5 mpg by 2031, significantly lower than Biden’s targets.
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The Republican-controlled Congress previously cut consumer tax incentives for electric vehicles, aligning with Trump’s vision for the automotive industry.
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Further details on the new standards are expected, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy indicating an announcement coming soon.
Al Jazeera has reached out to the White House for additional comments on this policy shift.
