Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2005

The Automobile Fuel Economy Act of 2005 proposed a significant increase in fuel efficiency requirements for passenger vehicles and light trucks, including SUVs and vans weighing up to 10,000 pounds. The bill aimed to gradually raise Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards to reach a combined average of 35 miles per gallon by the year 2011. For everyday citizens, this legislation was designed to reduce fuel consumption and lower long-term gasoline costs by requiring manufacturers to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles. Additionally, the bill mandated that the federal government lead by example by increasing the fuel economy of its own vehicle fleet.