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Trump Rolls Back U.S. Fuel Economy Rules to 2014 Levels, Reopening Auto and Energy Fight

President Donald Trump has moved to cut U.S. fuel economy standards back to roughly 35 miles per gallon, reversing a prior rollback and deepening the administration’s break with the regulatory trajectory set under previous administrations. The decision is likely to reshape the auto industry’s planning, intensify political conflict over emissions policy, and revive questions about consumer costs, vehicle technology, and long-term energy demand.

By RDU Global Wire6 min read

National Governance & Policy1h ago

Karnataka courts Singapore capital as Patil pitches deeper ties in aerospace, chips and data centres

Karnataka is stepping up its push to attract Singaporean investment, with Industries Minister MB Patil holding talks with Singapore Minister of State for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang on expanding cooperation across advanced sectors. The discussions highlighted opportunities in aerospace, defence, semiconductors, aviation MRO and digital infrastructure, with CapitaLand Investment and ST Telemedia Global Data Centres signalling further interest in the state.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility5h ago

India's V2V Push Is Forcing Automakers to Test for Chaos Before Cars Hit the Road

India's proposed October 2028 mandate for Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Everything communication is accelerating a major shift in how automakers design and validate connected safety systems. With road conditions that include two-wheelers weaving through traffic, unmarked intersections and unpredictable obstacles, simulation is emerging as the safest way to prove these systems can work in the real world.

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World Politics & Diplomacy23m ago

GM Bets on Bigger Engines as Chevy's New V8 Signals a Split Strategy for Cars and Trucks

General Motors is leaning into large-displacement powertrains again, unveiling a new 8.3-liter Duramax turbo-diesel V8 for its heavy-duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks while also reviving questions about how the company will manage maintenance and packaging across its lineup. The move underscores a broader industry tension: as fuel prices, emissions rules and customer expectations pull automakers in different directions, GM is betting that truck buyers will still pay for brute force, even as passenger cars move toward simpler, more sealed engine designs.

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Global Automotive & Mobility11h ago

Tesla's 500-Mile Semi Arrives Into a Trucking World Still Short on Chargers

Tesla's long-promised Semi is moving closer to commercial reality, but the truck's biggest obstacle may not be battery range or performance — it is the lack of charging infrastructure needed to support electric freight at scale. As the 500-mile truck enters a market where depot power, highway charging and grid capacity remain uneven, the gap between ambition and deployment is still wide.

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Commodities, Energy & FX17m ago

China Pushes EV Charging Into Minutes as U.S. Risks Falling Further Behind

China's latest electric-vehicle battery breakthrough is sharpening a global technology divide, with a new lithium iron phosphate pack reportedly able to charge from 10% to 70% in just 4.5 minutes at 65°C. The advance underscores how quickly Chinese automakers and battery makers are compressing charging times, while the United States continues to grapple with slower public charging infrastructure and a less integrated EV ecosystem.

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Automotive, EVs & MobilitySept 26, 2026

India's Connected Car Push: Simulation Prepares Vehicles for Road Chaos

As India gears up for its 2028 V2V/V2X mandate, automakers are leveraging advanced simulation technologies to ensure that connected safety systems can navigate the complexities of the nation's unpredictable roads. This initiative is crucial for enhancing road safety and efficiency in a rapidly urbanizing landscape.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

Trump Reinstates Fuel Economy Standards, Undermining Biden's EV Push

In a significant policy shift, former President Donald Trump announced the approval of new fuel economy standards that reverse the Biden administration's stringent regulations aimed at promoting electric vehicle adoption. This move has raised concerns about the future of U.S. environmental policy and its implications for the global automotive market.

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