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Events

Public Hearing: Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards

Location

Virtual Event

January 7, 2026
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET

NHTSA is announcing a virtual public hearing to be held January 7, 2026, on its proposal for The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicle Rule III for Model Years 2022–2031 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks, which was signed on December 2, 2025. This hearing also allows the public to provide oral comments regarding the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (Draft SEIS) that accompanies the proposal. An additional session will be held on January 8, 2026, if necessary, to accommodate the number of people that sign up to testify. 

Register by December 31, 2025

  • To watch the hearing (without providing oral comments): Indicate NO on the registration page that you do not wish to provide testimony.
  • To comment at the virtual hearing: Indicate YES on the registration page that you would like to provide comments. You will receive an email on January 5, 2026 with your approximate time to testify, and additional information about how to turn on your audio and camera to comment. Each commenter will have 3 minutes to provide oral testimony. 

REGISTER NOW

Within 1 hour of registering, you will receive an email with a link to join. If you do not receive that email or have questions about the hearing, please email NHTSA.Communication@dot.gov. 

NHTSA is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. People with disabilities who need accommodations should send a request to NHTSA.Communication@dot.gov no later than December 31, 2025. 

Related links:

  • For updates and additional information, visit NHTSA.gov/CAFE
  • Federal Register notice for public hearing (Coming Soon)