Under the new rules, fuel economy will increase 2 percent per year for model years 2027-2031 for passenger cars, while light trucks will increase 2 percent per year for model years 2029-2031. The goal is to bring the average light-duty vehicle fuel economy up to approximately 50.4 miles per gallon of gas by model year 2031.
The auto industry welcomed the new CAFE standards while expressing doubts on their necessity in a rapidly electrifying industry. Environmental groups had mixed reactions, acknowledging the benefits of reduced pollution and cleaner cars despite the less stringent regulations.
Katherine Garcia of the Sierra Club emphasized the positive impacts of the new fuel economy standards on gas mileage, affordability for families, and reducing the nation's oil consumption.
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