Final Rule for Fuel Economy Labeling of Motor Vehicles: Revisions To Improve Calculation of Fuel Economy Estimates
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Rule Summary
Final rule that set new methods for calculating fuel economy label estimates posted on window stickers of new cars and trucks for model years 2008 and beyond; and to require fuel economy labeling for medium-duty passenger vehicles beginning with the 2011 model year. These estimates help consumers compare the fuel economy of different vehicles for both city and highway driving. This new rule makes three important changes.
- Final Rule: Fuel Economy Labeling of Motor Vehicles: Revisions To Improve Calculation of Fuel Economy Estimates (pdf) (6.22 MB, published December 27, 2006)
- Technical Support Document (pdf) (1.7 MB, EPA-420-R-06-017, December 2006)
- Response to Comments (pdf) (1.5 MB, EPA-420-R-06-016, December 2006)
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Fact Sheet
- EPA Issues New Test Methods for Fuel Economy Window Stickers (PDF)(5 pp, 190 K, EPA-420-F-06-069, December 2006)