In the US, new model cars are traveling further on less gas, with real-world fuel economy improving to a record high of 27.1 mpg for model year 2023. This is a significant 13.1 mpg improvement since the EPA began tracking fuel efficiency in 1975. This trend indicates that manufacturers are committed to enhancing fuel efficiency amid changing regulatory landscapes.
EPA administrator Michael Regan stated, 'Manufacturers continue to innovate and are bringing technologies to market which will directly improve air quality, better protecting people's health and saving lives.' The report highlights that advancements in automotive technology are making a substantial positive impact on emissions and public health.
For model year 2023, real-world CO2 emissions decreased to a record low of 319 grams per mile. A notable contributor to this reduction comes from the growth in new electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, which are instrumental in achieving an 11 percent decrease in CO2 emissions compared to the previous modeling year.
However, with the upcoming administration potentially prioritizing fossil fuel drilling over climate change measures, the future of these advancements in automotive emissions standards and fuel economy improvements remains uncertain, signaling a critical crossroad for environmental strategies.
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