WASHINGTON — Starting with the 2024 model year, automakers will need to meet increasingly stringent fuel economy standards compared with what was required under previous administrations.
NHTSA on Friday finalized standards for light-duty vehicles that it said will “strengthen U.S. energy independence and help reduce reliance on fossil fuels,” while pushing automakers to further improve the fuel efficiency of gasoline-powered vehicles as the industry shifts to electrification.
The standards will “spur innovation, make our country more energy independent, strengthen our national security and save American families money,” Steven Cliff, NHTSA’s deputy administrator, said at an event here.