Biden Administration Finalizes Fuel Economy Standards for New Cars

Biden Administration Finalizes Fuel Economy Standards for New Cars
Traffic moves along Interstate 80 in Berkeley, Calif., on Aug. 24, 2022. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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The Biden administration finalized new vehicle fuel economy standards on June 7 that it says will save Americans $23 billion in fuel costs and reduce pollution.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that it will increase fuel economy by 2 percent per year for model years 2027–2031 for passenger cars, while light trucks will see a 2 percent annual increase for model years 2029–2031.