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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.

Landon Hall

The road to fuel choice — government’s role

April 27, 2017/in Economy, Over a Barrel Blog, Policy Cafe lhall /by Landon Hall

The road to fuel choice leads through the halls of power in Washington, D.C., and state capitol domes. Breaking the oil monopoly will require a combination of federal and state policies; widely available fuels and the cars to run them; and, finally, an educated and willing consumer base.

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Fuel Freedom Staff

What cars will we be driving in 2050?

February 22, 2017/in Economy, Environment, Featured, National Security, Over a Barrel Blog, Policy Cafe ntaft, staff /by Fuel Freedom Staff

Today, there are approximately 1.1 billion light-duty vehicles in use around the world. About 1.2 million, or 0.1 percent of the global fleet, are all-electric or plug-in hybrids. More than 1 billion of those vehicles run on gasoline and diesel-powered internal combustion engines.

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Fuel Freedom Staff

We’re never going to stop fighting to end our oil addiction

January 10, 2017/in Economy, Over a Barrel Blog, Policy Cafe ntaft, staff /by Fuel Freedom Staff

And here’s one of the major ways we’ve been pursuing that goal:

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California to sue Trump administration over car emission rollback

California's Attorney General is preparing a lawsuit against…
August 2, 2018/by Fuel Freedom Staff

Trump unveils his plan to weaken fuel efficiency rules

The Trump administration on Thursday unveiled its long-awaited…
August 2, 2018/by Fuel Freedom Staff

U.S. says driving would be riskier if fuel standards tougher

The Trump administration says people would drive more and be…
July 31, 2018/by Fuel Freedom Staff

Trump auto plan would increase fuel use by 500,000 barrels a day

A draft proposal by federal regulators to roll back U.S. automobile…
July 30, 2018/by Fuel Freedom Staff

Trump administration to freeze Obama-era fuel standards for cars, light trucks

The Trump administration will formally lay out a plan as early…
July 27, 2018/by Fuel Freedom Staff

5 things to watch as the Trump administration weakens car rules

With the Trump administration set to weaken Obama-era fuel economy…
July 23, 2018/by Fuel Freedom Staff
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