fuel economy standards
Auto Industry on Track to Meet EPA Emissions Standard
Every automaker that sells cars in the US was handed a challenge last year from the President, tasked to cut the average fuel economy of their entire fleet to 54.5 mpg by 2025.
Automakers Ahead of Schedule for MPG Standards
With the new fuel standards to hit a nominal average of 54.5 mpg by 2025, automakers are working hard to improve the fuel efficiency across their lineups.
54.5 MPG Fuel Efficiency Standard Passed for 2025
The Obama administration passed a new fuel efficiency standard today which requires every automaker to meet an average fuel economy of 54.5 mpg for cars and light trucks by 2025.
Mercedes-Benz F125! May Preview Future S-Class
So electric drive and fuel cells will be part of the equation, though to meet the demands of future S-Class customers, particularly those of range and performance, Mercedes understands that new, unproven technologies will have to be employed.
Nissan Titan Diesel Test Program Underway
However substantial gains in fuel economy have already been achieved, the diesel is said to currently allow a 2WD Titan to achieve around 28 miles per gallon, a sizeable improvement on the V-8 truck’s 13/18 mpg (city/highway).
EPA Proposes Fuel Economy, Emissions Standards for Heavier Trucks and Buses
Ray LaHood; the current US Transportation Secretary, declared that the NHTSA and EPA proposals are ” a win-win-win for the environment, businesses and the American consumer.”
