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05-25-2011, 04:53 PM
By Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMtdlZFucp4&feature=player_detailpage
There won't be letter grades, but the Transportation Department and Environmental Protection Agency are unveiling new fuel economy labels on cars that should help consumers figure out which models will go the farthest on gallon of gas.
Instead of a letter grade, the agencies opted for a 10-point scale, like those used for rate energy efficiency of big appliances like refrigerators, to help consumers find the most efficient car.
The agencies call the labels "the most dramatic overhaul to fuel economy labels since the program began more than 30 years ago."
They include estimated annual fuel costs, savings, as well as information on each vehicle's environmental impact.
Starting with model year 2013, the improved fuel economy labels will be required to be affixed to all new passenger cars and trucks – both conventional gasoline powered and "next generation" cars, such as plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles.
The labels will be important since cars are expected to become a lot more fuel efficient under new, tougher regulations.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/05/new-fuel-savings-stickers-for-new-cars-unveiled/1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMtdlZFucp4&feature=player_detailpage
There won't be letter grades, but the Transportation Department and Environmental Protection Agency are unveiling new fuel economy labels on cars that should help consumers figure out which models will go the farthest on gallon of gas.
Instead of a letter grade, the agencies opted for a 10-point scale, like those used for rate energy efficiency of big appliances like refrigerators, to help consumers find the most efficient car.
The agencies call the labels "the most dramatic overhaul to fuel economy labels since the program began more than 30 years ago."
They include estimated annual fuel costs, savings, as well as information on each vehicle's environmental impact.
Starting with model year 2013, the improved fuel economy labels will be required to be affixed to all new passenger cars and trucks – both conventional gasoline powered and "next generation" cars, such as plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles.
The labels will be important since cars are expected to become a lot more fuel efficient under new, tougher regulations.
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/05/new-fuel-savings-stickers-for-new-cars-unveiled/1