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MECA: industry could exceed relaxed US efficiency standards as it has to meet tighter standards elsewhere

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year-over-year increase in fuel efficiency and reduction in GHG emissions standards, which will result in projected overall industry averages of 40.4 mpg and 199 g/mile CO 2 in 2026. We believe the industry could exceed the relaxed US efficiency standards as it must meet tighter standards in Europe, China, Japan, Korea and India.

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Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E the Best Thing To Happen to the EV Industry?

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Is the Ford Mustang Mach-E the Best Thing To Happen to the EV Industry? With the introduction of an electric version, we could see a dramatic change in the EV industry. This targets a market the EV industry has been trying to hit for some time. This highlights a huge opportunity for other manufacturers in the auto industry.

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NHTSA finalizes CAFE standards for Model Year 2024-2026; fleet average of 49 mpg by 2026

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The new standards require an industry-wide fleet average of approximately 49 mpg for passenger cars and light trucks in model year 2026. Estimated Average of CAFE Levels (mpg) Required Under Final Rule. Passenger Cars.

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Airstream eStream: Electric travel trailer could boost range or mpg, upgrade the whole experience

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Airstream and its parent company Thor Industries surprised and excited RV enthusiasts and EV enthusiasts alike last month with an eStream electric travel trailer concept that might essentially go off the grid for days, boost the range or mpg of the tow vehicle, and potentially maneuver itself into a camping or charging spot.

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EPA: preliminary data show average fuel economy of new light-duty vehicles reached a record high of 25.7 MPG in 2020

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miles per gallon (MPG). mpg, or slightly below the record high achieved in model year 2018. The overall industry used credits for the fourth year in a row to maintain compliance, but there is a large bank or credits for future years. The MY 2019 new vehicle emission rate increased 3 g/mi to 356 g/mi. miles per gallon to 24.9

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Hybrids, Electrics Not Needed To Reach 54.5 MPG In 2025: Industry Exec

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For some companies in the auto industry, building cars to hit a target of 54.5 mpg by 2025 may seem like a near-impossible task. But to others, the EPA''s Corporate Average Fuel Economy targets agreed in 2011 aren''t simply achievable by that date, but could be reached today--and with today''s technology.

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NHTSA Sets MY 2011 CAFE Standards; Estimates Industry-Wide 27.3 mpg

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The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has set the model year 2011 CAFE standards, which it estimates will raise the industry-wide combined light-duty vehicle fuel economy average to 27.3 mpg, save 887 million gallons of fuel over the lifetime of the MY 2011 cars and light trucks, and reduce CO 2 emissions by 8.3

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