U.S. officials said on Saturday the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) will on Monday finalize a rule sharply lowering vehicle fuel-economy standards applicable through 2031. The move reverses the Biden-era push to steer automakers toward more electric vehicles. President Trump said he has approved the new car and truck fuel-economy standards and that they will reduce new-vehicle prices. Transportation Secretary Duffy said, "American auto workers will welcome a major victory on Monday." DOT's

U.S. officials said on Saturday the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) will on Monday finalize a rule sharply lowering vehicle fuel-economy standards applicable through 2031. The move reverses the Biden-era push to steer automakers toward more electric vehicles. President Trump said he has approved the new car and truck fuel-economy standards and that they will reduce new-vehicle prices. Transportation Secretary Duffy said, "American auto workers will welcome a major victory on Monday." DOT's own estimates show the rule would cut new-car costs but raise fuel consumption and CO2 emissions over the coming decades.