Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions

Traffic moves along the 405 Freeway on 13 February 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Traffic moves along the 405 Freeway on 13 February 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Trump administration Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions Environmentalists decry move that relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gas-powered cars

Prefer the Guardian on Google The Trump administration on Monday announced it was slashing clean car rules that had been aimed at reducing planet-heating emissions and boosting electric vehicles.

The move, which was criticized by environmentalists, relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks for model years 2022 through 2031.