The U.S. vehicle fleet hit a new record for fuel efficiency in 2018 averaging 25...
FILE PHOTO: Lights illuminate the roadway as cars sit in traffic to depart New York City the day before the Thanksgiving holiday in New York, U.S., November 27, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
WASHINGTON - The U.S. vehicle fleet hit a new record for fuel efficiency in 2018 averaging 25.1 miles per gallon in real-world driving as it rose 0.2 mpg, the Environmental Protection Agency said.EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler cited the small annual increases as evidence the Obama era requirements are “unfeasible.”
The administration is working to finalize rules to rollback Obama-era requirements through the 2026 model year. The report also showed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV purchased a significant number of vehicle emissions credits, while Tesla Inc, Honda Motor Co and Toyota Motor Corp sold credits.
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