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.
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Looking back at a fruitful year, and vowing to keep fighting in 2017
/0 Comments/in Economy, Over a Barrel Blog, Policy Cafe rvercruse /by Robin VercruseIt’s that time of year again. Time for all of us to look back at the past 12 months, and to look ahead to the coming year. Thinking about 2016, well, it’s been quite a ride.
Fuel Freedom’s CAFE standards stance: Fuels matter too!
/0 Comments/in Featured, Policy Cafe ntaft /by Nathan TaftWe believe the current standard of 54.5 MPG by 2025 is commendable, but we’re concerned about achieving the target at an affordable cost to consumers while still enabling further reductions in the future. Our solution?
If you really want to support the troops, break the oil monopoly
/0 Comments/in National Security, Policy Cafe lhall /by Landon HallStrengthening national security was the primary motive for creating the CAFE standards more than 40 years ago. It’s just as relevant now, during a pivotal time of revision for the fuel-economy targets.