What are current Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards?
Each manufacturers fleet of passenger cars is currently expected to achieve at least 27.5 MPG combined fuel economy, while trucks with up to 8,500-lb. Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings must average 20.7 MPG combined in 2007. In 2008 the truck figure will increase to 22.5 MPG, and by 2011 the truck standard will have risen to 24.1 MPG. Additionally, all passenger SUVs and vans (but not trucks) with up to 10,000-pound GVWRs are now subject to CAFE standards. Passenger car requirements have not changed since 1990.
