In this direct final rule, DOE is adopting new and amended regulations on calculating a value for the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of electric vehicles. DOE has determined that new and amended calculations would result in significant conservation of energy and are technologically feasible and economically justified.
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
March 19, 2024In this final rule, DOE revises the value for the petroleum-equivalency factor and revises DOE's regulations regarding procedures for calculating a value for the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of electric vehicles.