Federal government unveils new fuel economy labels for cars and trucks |
| Los Angeles Times - May 25, 2011 |
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Transportation unveiled new fuel economy labels for cars and trucks Wednesday. The new labels are their most significant update since 1975, when the federal government first required the EPA to provide fuel economy data about passenger cars and trucks.
Designed to provide more detailed information to consumers about vehicles' fuel efficiency, estimated annual fuel cost and environmental effects, the new labels will go into effect with 2013 model year vehicles, though some manufacturers may voluntarily adopt the new labels for the 2012 model year.
A joint effort between the EPA and DOT, the new labels will, for the first time, allow consumers to compare energy use and cost for new-technology cars, such as plug-in electrics, versus traditional gas-powered vehicles. They will include estimates on the amount of money consumers will save or spend on fuel for the next five years compared with an average new vehicle.
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- Posted: 2011-05-25 10:39:57
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