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Fuel Fact of the Week

Fact #1082: In 2018, 27% of New Light-Duty Vehicles Had Fuel Economies Over 30 Miles per Gallon



None of the light-duty vehicles produced in 1975 had fuel economy over 30 miles per gallon (mpg). In 1995, 4.4% had fuel economy over 30 mpg; by 2018, that share had grown to 27%. Engine and vehicle technologies have been developed to improve the fuel economies of cars and light trucks, so the share of vehicles with 30 mpg or more has been increasing since 2013. In 2018, 2.4% of light-duty vehicles produced were plug-in vehicles with fuel economies above 60 mpg.

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Question of the Month

How is fuel economy determined and reported for alternative fuel vehicles?

Last month we learned about how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determines and reports conventional light-duty vehicle fuel economy ratings. While alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fuel economy testing is largely similar to that of conventional fuels, the EPA makes some adjustments to account for different vehicle technology and fuel energy content. By tailoring AFV fuel economy testing and reporting, the EPA is able to provide apples-to-apples comparisons and allow consumers to make informed decisions.

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