Business · 07/02/2002Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

U.S. Department of Transportation Requests Comments on Future Fuel Economy Improvements for Model Years 2005-2010

The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on proposed fuel economy standards for model years 2005-2010, based on recommendations from the National Academy of Sciences study, which was released in July 2001. The agency aims to develop a proposal that balances efficiency gains with the impact on the U.S. automotive industry and foreign fleets.