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Business · 02/05/2008Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

U.S. Proposes Substantial Increases in Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks

Summary

The U.S. government has proposed significant improvements to the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light trucks, aiming to enhance energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which account for 97% of motor vehicle emissions.

Original source language: Federal Register — National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationOpen original release →

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