Fuel Economy StandardAs it turns out, the most popular cars
fall short of fuel economy standard ♂️
According to new requirements by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), all car models manufactured in 2026 will need to guarantee a range of
40 miles on one gallon. As our chart shows,
four out of the eight best-selling cars in the United States in 2021 wouldn't even manage to clear this
lower bar.