Tesla says US should adopt tougher fuel efficiency rules

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla on Tuesday urged the Biden administration to finalize much tougher fuel economy standards through 2032 than U.S. regulators have proposed.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in July proposed hiking car requirements by 2% and for trucks and SUVs by 4% annually between 2027 and 2032. Tesla wants the agency to finalize rules increasing stringency for cars by 6% annually and 8% for trucks and SUVs, saying it would best "conserve energy and address climate change." (Reporting by David Shepardson)