Political positions have limited impact on fuel economy development

At Fuel Economy Detroit – a one-day event hosted by Automotive Megatrends – representatives from OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and other industry stakeholders discussed the recent decision made by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reopen the Mid-Term Evaluation (MTE) for passenger car and light truck fuel economy targets. The general consensus from the floor – deeper discussion between authorities will have a positive impact on the industry, and companies will continue to bring fuel-efficient solutions to market.