Environmental Protection Agency: The EPA Automotive Trends Report

This annual report is part of EPA’s commitment to provide the public with information about new light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, fuel economy, technology data, and auto manufacturers’ performance in meeting the agency’s GHG emissions standards.

Manufacturers remained in compliance with the GHG standards, even as new vehicle CO2 emissions increased slightly.

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Atmospheric Sciences, Fossil Fuels, Pollution

Middle School, High School, College

6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, College, Adults

Air Pollution, Transportation

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The 2020 Automotive Trends Report (PDF) (205 pp, 5.8 MB, EPA-420-R-21-003, January 2021, About PDF)

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