The White House announced final fuel-efficiency standards for new cars and light-duty trucks, requiring automakers to nearly double the average fuel economy by 2025 while cutting carbon emissions in half. Current rules for the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program mandate an average of 29 miles per gallon (mpg), with gradual increases to 35.5 mpg by 2016. The new standards — which mandate an average fuel economy of 54.5 mpg for the 2025 model year — will reduce U.S. use of and reliance on oil, create employment opportunities, and help consumers save thousands of dollars on gasoline over the life of the vehicle. Learn more »
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| Source: motorauthority.com |
