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- 1Trump administration set to lower fuel economy standards●Trump administration set to roll out lower fuel economy standards for cars, light trucks
The Trump administration is preparing to announce weaker fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks, rolling back requirements that vehicles become more efficient. The move would ease rules imposed to cut gasoline consumption and emissions, and is expected to draw opposition from environmental groups and possibly legal challenges from states, while automakers may welcome reduced compliance costs.
- 2Iran-linked diesel spike makes electric trucks cheaper in EU●Iran-linked diesel price spike makes electric trucks cheaper than diesel in key EU markets, environmental group says
An environmental group says a diesel price spike linked to Iran has pushed diesel costs so high that electric trucks are now cheaper to run than diesel trucks in several key EU markets. The claim highlights how geopolitical tension affecting oil supply is accelerating the economic case for electric freight, with transport operators facing sharply higher fuel bills and cleaner alternatives becoming competitive.