CAFE target sparks efforts to cut vehicle weight: Researchers: Typical product must shed 360 to 540 pounds

摘要

The U.S. government's new corporate average fuel economy target has spurred automakers to launch a campaign to slash the weight of their vehicles. There appears to be a growing consensus that vehicle weight must be reduced 10 to 15 percent to achieve the government's 54.5 mpg fuel economy standard, effective by the 2025 model year.