MY2011 CAFE Standards
On March 27, 2009, NHTSA released its rule finalized MY2011 CAFE standards. NHTSA estimates that the rule will raise the industry-wide combined average to 27.3 mpg.
Based on the product plan information provided by manufacturers in response to
the May 2008 request for information and the incorporation of publicly available
supplemental data and information, NHTSA has estimated the required average fuel
economy levels under the final standard for MY 2011 passenger cars and light trucks as follows:
The rule will take effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. Petitions for reconsideration must be received within 45 days after the date of publication. NHTSA contact: Peter Feather (202) 366-0846 or Julie Abraham (202)-366-1455.
For a copy of the final rule, click here.
