This report shows that consumer demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles is high and the nation is well on its way to adopting a more fuel-efficient vehicle fleet under the federal 54.5 mile-per-gallon (mpg) standard.

Looking at current market offerings and our surveys of consumer demand, there is no doubt that the federal effort to significantly raise fuel economy standards will benefit consumers, car companies, autoworkers and the environment. The extremely broad support for the new standards reflects the nation’s need for greater energy independence and the ability to achieve this independence through improved automotive efficiency without increasing consumer costs or denying consumers choice.