ENERGY & THE ENVIRONMENT✓ Common Ground
Require new cars and trucks to get more miles per gallon
80%National
75%Republican
86%Democrat
11%Gap
| Type | Organization | Date | Nat | Rep | Dem | Gap | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New PPC Survey (2026) | Program for Public Consultation | February 2026 | 80% | 75% | 86% | 11% | favor |
| Deliberative Survey | Program for Public Consultation | July 2024 | 70% | 61% | 81% | 20% | favor |
Program for Public Consultation — February 2026
Require that new cars and trucks get more miles per gallon.
Program for Public Consultation — July 2024
By 2027, new cars and light trucks need to get about 20 to 30% more miles per gallon (mpg) on average than cars and light trucks made in 2022.
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