Record High Fuel Economy in March is Just the Beginning
Record high fuel economy was reached in March. New vehicles sold during the month averaged 25.4 miles per gallon, the highest number ever recorded. The numbers were furnished by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute.
Last year, a Consumer Federation of America study revealed that consumer demand for fuel-efficient vehicles is higher than ever, so in some ways the record high fuel economy is not a surprise. For example, 88% of respondents to the study reported fuel economy will be an important factor in their next vehicle purchase – and 59% said it will be a “very important” factor. In fact, this seems to be one of the few things people of all walks of life and political affiliations can agree upon!