EPA Reports Record Low Emissions and High Fuel Economy, But Progress Remains Slow

Despite improvements, majority of automakers fail to meet 2022 standards as shift to trucks hampers efficiency gains.

According to the EPA's annual Automotive Trends Report, emissions levels from new vehicles have dropped to record lows and fuel economy has reached a record high.
Despite these improvements, only six companies - Tesla, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Ford, and Subaru - met the weak standards set in 2022.
Production of electric vehicles (EVs) jumped from 4% in 2021 to 7% in 2022, and is expected to reach 12% by 2023.
The Biden administration has proposed a rule requiring up to two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the US to be electric by 2032, but this has been blocked by the House.
Despite the increase in EV sales, the shift from cars to trucks has negatively impacted efficiency gains.