Over the last two decades, U.S. dependence on foreign oil has nearly doubled, gas prices have climbed more than 55 percent and our nation's global warming emissions have skyrocketed, while average gas mileage for new vehicles has actually fallen.

But technologies already exist to dramatically improve fuel economy. By putting them to work, we can strengthen our national security, spend less at the pump, save auto industry jobs and reduce global warming pollution — all while maintaining the safety and power we've come to expect from our vehicles.

The Latest:

House Passes the Energy Bill
The House has passed an energy bill that includes increasing fuel efficiency standards to 35 miles per gallon by 2020. Read the Pew Campaign's statement.

Pew Campaign for Fuel Efficiency Responds to Senate Energy Bill Vote
The Senate has passed an energy bill that includes increasing fuel efficiency standards to 35 miles per gallon by 2020. Read the Pew Campaign's statement.

Listen Up!
A nationwide survey shows 89 percent of likely voters saying it's important for Congress to pass an increase in gas mileage standards, with 82 percent saying passage would make them view Congress more favorably. View the survey results and the ad, running in Roll Call, The Hill and Congress Daily. (December 10, 2007)