Recommendation 6: Support Fuel Economy Standards
The American Trucking Associations supports setting technologically feasible national fuel economy standards for medium- and heavy-duty trucks that reduce fuel consumption if they do not compromise the performance of the vehicles.
Improvements in fuel economy will lead to lower emissions and reduced consumption of fuel. The trucking industry is already taking action on fuel economy with operators across the country coming up with new ways to improve average fuel consumption through a range of engineering innovations, driving techniques, investment in the latest engines on the market, aerodynamic features, and lightweight design options.
