Hyundai federally recognized for efficiency, emissions leadership

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has singled out Hyundai as an industry leader for its performance on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions, the South Korean giant placed second only to Tesla in those categories under the EPA’s latest Automotive Trends Report. Hyundai is thus recognized having the best fuel mileage and lowest overall CO2 emissions of any mainstream auto manufacturer in the U.S. market.

According to the report, between 2017 and 2022, Hyundai reduced its CO₂ emissions from 311 g/mi to 302 g/mi. Hyundai also improved its real-world fuel economy from 28.6 to 29.1 MPG over the same period. Hyundai’s ranking was based in part on results stemming from the presence of both high-efficiency ICE-powered vehicles and a selection of EVs in its U.S. product lineup.