US proposes to slash EV mileage ratings to meet fuel economy rules - Autoblog

The current system has not been updated in more than two decades.

"Encouraging adoption of EVs can reduce petroleum consumption but giving too much credit for that adoption can lead to increased net petroleum use because it enables lower fuel economy among conventional vehicles, which represent by far the majority of vehicles sold," DOE said in its proposed regulation.

Miles Per Gallon equivalent ratings are determined by using values for national electricity, petroleumEnvironmental groups note fuel economy ratings for EVs is far higher for determining CAFE compliance than those listed on the government's consumer website. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents major automakers, warned last year that lowering the values could have far-reaching implications and would discourage EV adoption.would be incorporated in future CAFE standards.

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