New energy-efficiency standards for replacement tires have been approved, aiming to reduce rolling resistance. This move is intended to lower fuel and electricity consumption for both gas and electric vehicles. The standards could have a significant impact on replacement costs, potentially pushing them to $1,000.

Further details about the approved standards are available from the source. The goal of the new standards is to decrease energy consumption.

More information can be found through the source publication, which reported on the approval of these new standards.