Federal officials claim that the state’s regulations conflict with national fuel-economy standards. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), on behalf of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),…
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NHTSA Proposes Rule to Rollback Fuel Economy Standards
NHTSA proposes lower efficiency targets for future vehicle models as debates continue over costs, industry impact, and long-term expectations. President Donald Trump recently announced the National Highway Traffic…
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President Trump Approves the Manufacturing of Tiny Cars in U.S.
He says they are inexpensive, safe, and fuel fuel-efficient. President Donald Trump announced that he approves the American manufacture of tiny cars. “If you go to Japan, where…
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Labor Department Reports Consumer Prices Dropped in March
Falling gas and used car prices ease inflation. The Department of Labor reported that U.S. consumer prices declined slightly in March for the first time since 2020. The…
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EPA Allows Expansion of E15 to Year-Round in Midwest
Administrator Zeldin says the EPA seeks to accommodate states not ready to implement the change. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced will maintain its April 28, 2025, start…
Read MoreTransportation Secretary Orders Reevaluation of Fuel Economy Standards
The administration seeks to lower costs by reducing regulatory burdens. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has directed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to review and potentially revise…
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Transportation Secretary Seeks to Rescind Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards
He released a rulemaking memo to the General Counsel, the Undersecretary for Policy, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signed a memo as soon…
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Energy Department Announces Funding for Nuclear Fuel Recycling Research
Supports early-stage research into undeveloped technology The Department of Energy (DOE) announced $10 million in funding last week for early-stage research projects focused on nuclear fuel recycling solutions. …
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DOE Releases Report on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Scaling Challenges
Tracks research and development projects, and highlights next steps. The Department of Energy (DOE) has released its latest report on efforts to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in…
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Department of Energy Seeks to Ease Gas Prices
The Department of Energy awarded oil sales contracts ahead of the summer and distributes 42 million gallons of gasoline to keep prices from surging. Recently, the Department of…
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