NHTSA Finalizes Revised Fuel Economy Standards for 2024-2026 Vehicles

Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is finalizing revised fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks for model years 2024-2026, which would increase at a rate of 8 percent per year and reach an average of 49 mpg in 2026, resulting in hundreds of dollars in net savings for consumers and reducing the nation's energy dependence on foreign sources.