US environmental regulation policies for vehicles
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In an effort to conserve national energy and to improve automobile efficiency, Congress enacted laws that help motivate vehicle manufacturers to invest in research and manufacturing of vehicles with higher fuel economy and better efficiency.
This list was compiled to gain a better understanding of U.S. policies on vehicle regulations and the effect they have on manufacturers and consumers. We wish to use this information in our optimization model, combining influence of policy with engineering goals and market demands and.
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US Federal Policies
Current Policies
Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)
Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) is the required average fuel economy for a vehicle manufacturer's passenger cars and light trucks with gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of at most 8,500 lbs each year.
CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy)
Gas Guzzler Tax
The National Energy Act: Energy Tax Act of 1978 imposed set tax penalties on car manufacturers who fail to meet the minimum fuel economy level of 22.5 mpg. This does not include minivans, sport utility vehicles or pick-up trucks. It is intended to discourage the production and purchase of fuel inefficient vehicles.
Emission Standards
not updated yet Emission Standard Related Link
Proposed policies
CAFE Revision
New CAFE...?
US States Policies
Current Policies
Feebate
A feebate is a policy to strengthen the market for environmentally preferable vehicles by charging a fee or paying a rebate to purchasers, depending on environmental performance and fuel efficiency of the vehicles.
California
- Alternative Fuel Tax
- Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Requirements
- Emission Reduction Requirements
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition Requirements
Proposed policies
not updated yet.
EU Policies
Current Policies
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy in Europe is....
Quota System
Quota System ....?
Proposed policies
List of EU proposed policies
Asia
Current Policies
Japan's Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy in Japan is....
China/Korea's Fuel Economy
Exist....?
Proposed policies
List of Asia proposed policies
