In August 2012, the federal government released its future CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) targets. They nearly doubled, going from approximately 27 mpg in 2012 to 54.5 mpg by 2025. This does not mean we should expect all vehicles to get these gas mileage ratings. It is not that simple. In fact, CAFE measurements are complicated and are lab-generated figures, not a measure of actual vehicles’ performance. However, what is clear is that between now and 2025 we can expect automotive OEMs to significantly improve their fleets’ gas mileage. To do this, they will make a large, unprecedented investment in resources to bring new weight savings and operational efficiency improvements to their cars and trucks.
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