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Your source for information on the future of fuel economy.

We’re at a critical phase that will determine the future of fuels in the U.S. 

The Trump administration announced in the spring of 2018 that the existing standards for future light-duty vehicles cars were too restrictive. It recommended freezing the Obama-era standards at 2020 levels. But that proposal isn’t set in stone.

The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards stem from a 1975 law passed during the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis that caused severe gasoline shortages for Americans. The standards were designed to increase mpg as a way of reducing our dependence on foreign oil.

They also save consumers money:

The U.S. Department of Transportation is charged with setting the CAFE standards. In addition, the EPA in 2009 began to address vehicle emissions that contribute to global warming. While these programs have different goals, one for national security and one for the environment, they are intended to work together in harmony. Together they are generically referred to as fuel economy standards.

This page is your destination for credible, factual, nonpartisan information about one of the most important issues facing the country. Welcome to the Policy CAFE.

Robin Vercruse

‘Cheaper, cleaner, American made’ message reaches across the aisle

January 10, 2018/in Economy, Over a Barrel Blog, Policy Cafe rvercruse /by Robin Vercruse

The past year was quite a whirlwind, especially on the policy front. Unlike many advocacy organizations, Fuel Freedom was well positioned to continue progress both philosophically and with the relationships we have built over the past few years.

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Landon Hall

Higher octane can help automakers and consumers too

November 1, 2017/in Economy, Over a Barrel Blog, Policy Cafe lhall /by Landon Hall

Last year we urged the Environmental Protection Agency to consider fuels as part of the pathway to meet the U.S. fuel economy standards. We staked out our position within the Midterm Evaluation of standards set for vehicles to be sold during model years (MY) 2022 to 2025.

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Landon Hall

The road to fuel choice — What you can do

May 8, 2017/in Economy, Over a Barrel Blog, Policy Cafe lhall /by Landon Hall

In a country soon to have a population of 325 million, it’s easy to assume that a single person can’t possibly make a difference. But great movements spread from person to person. Eventually, lonely voices become a chorus demanding change. This is what’s happening with fuel choice.

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Our Mission: Fuel Freedom Foundation is working to reduce the cost of driving your existing car or truck by opening the market to cheaper, cleaner, American-made fuel choices at the pump.

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