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Sep

Corporate Average Fuel Economy to hit a record that year

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Although the mileage of most individual models on sale in the US hasn’t changed significantly in many years, the average of the entire fleet sold in the 2007 model year is likely to reach a new record level. The average of 26.4 mpg for that past year is 1 mpg better than final year and tops the preceding record of 26.2 in 1987. The preliminary figures have been released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

The reason for the increase is a change in the model mix. As sales of many larger trucks and

SUVs have sagged, many car models have made gains. After a dip late in 2006, gas prices have stayed relatively high through most of that year. Another factor is the sliding housing market which has cut into full-size pickup sales as interpretation starts have tanked. As distant as fuel prices remain high, the trend is likely to continue.

[Source: Detroit Free Press, thanks to Justin for the tip]

Original post by Sam Abuelsamid

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