The US. Environmental Protection Agency just before this Christmas past released its annual Automotive Trends Report.* It said that model year 2022 vehicle fuel economy reached a record high, while emission levels dropped to record low levels. The report also shows that through the MY 2022 reporting period, all 14 large manufacturers are in compliance with the light-duty greenhouse gas program requirements. This welcome news has its roots in the awakened environmental policies of the Obama and Biden Administrations.

“As the United States accelerates towards a clean transportation future, today’s report highlights the historic progress made so far by the industry to reduce climate pollution and other harmful emissions,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “We are thrilled to see manufacturers continue to innovate and develop technologies in multiple vehicle categories that have led to a substantial increase in miles per gallon, passing cost savings onto families across the nation.”