Increased Fuel Efficiency Standards Proposed

U.S. EPA and the Department of Transportation jointly proposed a new rule to increase fuel economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  The proposed program covers model years 2012 through 2016 and would require increases in fuel economy by approximately 5% each year; would require model year 2016 vehicles to meet an estimated combined average emission level of 250 grams of carbon dioxide per mile; and would require the overall light-duty vehicle fleet to reach 35.5 miles per gallon in model year 2016 - meeting Congress' goal of 35 miles per gallon by 2020 ahead of schedule. 

To view the proposed rule and submit comments, please click here.