The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule III for Model Years 2022 to 2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
What happened
The U.S. Department of Transportation, through NHTSA, is substantially recalibrating the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program. This final rule amends fuel economy standards for light-duty vehicles for model years 2022-2026 and 2027-2031. It also finalizes amendments to compliance aspects of the program, including vehicle classification and other compliance pathways. The rule was signed by Donald Trump.
Why it matters
This policy aims to align fuel economy standards with market demand and the needs of American families. It seeks to remove previous regulatory distortions that influenced manufacturers' design decisions.
Who it affects
- ›Light-duty vehicle manufacturers
- ›American families buying vehicles
- ›Drivers of passenger cars
- ›Owners of light trucks
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