NHTSA lowers fuel economy targets, giving pickups and V-8s more room
A lower 2031 fleet target could give automakers more latitude for profitable trucks and larger engines, though sales gains are not assured.
By Maya Lindqvist Updated 8 hours ago
Monday, October 19th, 2026
A lower 2031 fleet target could give automakers more latitude for profitable trucks and larger engines, though sales gains are not assured.
By Maya Lindqvist Updated 8 hours ago
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