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By 2026, all new vehicles in America will need a fuel economy of 40 miles per gallon (mpg). That’s according to new regulations that the government announced recently. The NHTSA says the rules will reverse the rollback of the Trump administration’s vehicle efficiency standards.
StockApps.com’s analysis of many popular vehicles shows they are the worst offenders of fuel economy standards. The firm’s financial expert Edith Reads says, “Four out of the eight best-selling vehicles in the US 2022 don’t meet the new 40 mpg fuel economy standard. The auto industry must catch up quickly if it hopes to meet the standard in time.”
The directive represents a significant increase in efficiency compared to the current requirement of 24 mpg.
Which cars miss the 40 mpg standard for 2026?
Topping this list are Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, and Honda CR-V compact crossover SUVs that are just shy of the new 40mpg standard. However, to meet the new 40 mpg standard, full-size pickup trucks like the Chevy Silverado, Ram 1500, and Ford F-150 will need to improve their fuel economy by 2026.
The Chevy Silverado is the “worst offender” on the list, with a fuel economy of 17.5 mpg. In 2021, there were 519,774 Silverado truck sales in the US, making it the third most popular vehicle in the country.
Why did NHTSA and Biden raise fuel economy standards?
The NHTSA increased the fuel economy standard to 40 mpg to cut down on the amount of gasoline consumption. It is part of the effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and their negative contribution to global warming.
According to NHTSA officials, the new fuel economy standard can mitigate fuel consumption by over 220 billion gallons over the lifetime of cars and trucks. In addition, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg says the new standard will reduce carbon emissions by 2.5 billion metric tons.
For the full story and statistics, check : Honda-CRV, Toyota Rav 4 among the worst offenders of fuel economy standards
