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Fuel economy & CAFE standards

AMERICAN MOTORISTS CARE about many features of their cars and light trucks -- including safety, usefulness, cost and fuel economy. They know that vehicles with higher mileage are smaller and lighter, saving on fuel costs, but offering less utility and safety protection. And they make their own choices about the vehicles they want to drive.

Gas pumpBut the Federal government tries to force sales of small high-mileage cars and trucks by setting tough "CAFE standards" for vehicles sold, regardless of consumer demand. Anti-vehicle pressure groups try to push CAFE standards up even higher, especially for light trucks, which could mean new limits on consumer choice.

Check here for the information you need on auto fuel economy:

And for related info, visit our sections on highway safety and light trucks.


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5/02/01