Fuel Economy Standards to Double by 2025, Doubling the Steel vs. Aluminum Debate

摘要

The Obama administration has released its final ruling on fuel efficiency standards for American automobiles and light trucks through 2025. The new regulations require automobiles to get up to 54.5 miles per gallon by the target date, almost double the miles per gallon required under the current standards. These new regulations will undoubtedly reignite the battle for market share between the manufacturers of steel and aluminum.