---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 535.2"
title: "49"
number: "535.2"
heading: "Purpose."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/535.2"
---

# §535.2. Purpose.


The purpose of this part is to reduce the fuel consumption of new heavy-duty vehicles and engines by establishing maximum levels for fuel consumption standards while providing a flexible credit program to assist manufacturers in complying with standards.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 32902 ; delegation of authority at 49 CFR 1.95.

### Source

Source: 81 FR 74238, Oct. 25, 2016, unless otherwise noted.