NHTSA finalizes lower CAFE standards for model years 2022-2031
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CAFE standards now target a 34.9 mpg fleet average by 2031, down from roughly 50.
Lighter crossovers move to the passenger car category in model year 2030,...
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TSLA341.040-44.15%
GM88.855-3.575%
F12.395-0.275%
RIVN12.935-1.125%
CYD20.220-1.29%
HMC36.2901.07%
TM220.41020.95%
CVNA71.390-6.17%
PAG212.7500.45%
LAD314.050-1.59001%
AN184.5851.115%
GPI266.110-6.7%
ABG203.570-5.31%
SAH62.285-1.765%
TSLA341.040-44.15%
GM88.855-3.575%
F12.395-0.275%
RIVN12.935-1.125%
CYD20.220-1.29%
HMC36.2901.07%
TM220.41020.95%
CVNA71.390-6.17%
PAG212.7500.45%
LAD314.050-1.59001%
AN184.5851.115%
GPI266.110-6.7%
ABG203.570-5.31%
SAH62.285-1.765%
Cafe Standards
Trump administration to cut 2031 fuel economy target to 34.5 mpg
On the Dash:
The new rules put the projected 2031 fleetwide fuel economy average at about 34.5 mpg, down from roughly 50.4 mpg projected under the 2024 standards.
Lower requirements...
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