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Fuel Fact of the Week

Fact #1146: Nearly 70% of Light-Duty Plug-in Electric Vehicles in the United States Were Assembled Domestically

Of all light-duty plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on the road in the United States through 2019, 69% were assembled domestically. Light-duty PEV sales from 2010 through 2019 were used to estimate the number of on-road PEVs in the U.S. Other countries that assembled more than 1% of light-duty PEVs in use in the U.S. were Japan, Germany, Mexico, and South Korea.

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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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