Q&A: What is CAFE?

What is CAFE? The Corporate Average Fuel Economy rating for a company is important. We hear a lot about CAFE standards and requirements in the news, but it’s rarely explained to us in detail. Here’s how it works as a regulatory system and how it’s calculated for enforcement.

Aaron Turpen
An automotive enthusiast for most of his adult life, Aaron has worked in and around the industry in many ways. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP), the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA), and freelances as a writer and journalist around the Web and in print. You can find his portfolio at AaronOnAutos.com.