WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alliance for Automotive Innovation today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued its final rule revising Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for model-years 2022-2031.
John Bozzella, president and CEO, Alliance for Automotive Innovation, said:
“We’re still reviewing the final rule, but NHTSA made the right call to better align fuel economy standards with the law and current market conditions.
“The standards finalized under the previous administration effectively required a switchover to electric vehicles that was out of step with market realities and customer demand. Today’s final rule is an appropriate course correction.
“What the industry needs is long-term regulatory stability that includes balanced, durable and achievable fuel economy standards that continue to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. As we’ve said before: This is the formula for preserving consumer vehicle choice and keeping the U.S. auto industry globally competitive.”
Additional resources:
Written comments on Transportation Department’s fuel economy plan
February 4, 2026
Statement on Transportation Department’s fuel economy plan
December 3, 2025
Statement on CAFE Interpretive Rule
June 6, 2025
Statement on Transportation Department’s ‘Fixing the CAFE Program’ Memo
January 30, 2025
About Alliance for Automotive Innovation
From the manufacturers producing most vehicles sold in the U.S. to autonomous vehicle innovators to equipment suppliers, battery producers and semiconductor makers – Alliance for Automotive Innovation represents the full auto industry, a sector supporting 11 million American jobs and more than 5 percent of the economy. Active in Washington, D.C., and all 50 states, the association is committed to a cleaner, safer and smarter personal transportation future. www.autosinnovate.org