The US Department of Transportation introduced new fuel standards for passenger cars and light trucks on September 28, overturning previous government policies and drastically relaxing fuel consumption standards. According to US media analysis, this move will slow down the pace of electrification transformation in the US automobile industry and may damage the long-term competitiveness of US car companies.

The US Department of Transportation introduced new fuel standards for passenger cars and light trucks on September 28, overturning previous government policies and drastically relaxing fuel consumption standards. According to US media analysis, this move will slow down the pace of electrification transformation in the US automobile industry and may damage the long-term competitiveness of US car companies.