... actions are being taken. History: Vehicle CAFÉ standards were created in 1975, due to the first Arab oil embargo of the United States. The Congress created an energy conservation bill, which included a new auto fuel economy program. The Department of Transportation set corporate average fuel economy (CAFÉ) standards for new cars in 1978 and for new light trucks starting in ... the CAFÉ program was "seriously flawed."" The trade-offs for higher gas mileage included cost, safety, utility, and performance. The Coalition for Vehicle Choice (CVC) led rallies of laborers, businesses, farme...

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