Green Technology

The U.S. DOT and EPA have released new fuel economy labels aimed at helping consumers achieve the benefits of the increased efficiency standards achieved under the Obama Administration.  The new labels will enable better communication of fuel efficiency information, such as estimated annual fuel costs, savings, as well as the vehicle’s environmental impact. …

…   “These improvements will give consumers better, more complete information to consider when purchasing new vehicles that are covered by the increased fuel economy standards. 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 2010 fuel economy rule, developed with input from major automakers, environmental groups, and the states, will dramatically increase the energy efficiency of cars and trucks built in model years 2012 through 2016, saving 1.8 billion barrels of oil over the life of the program and the average consumer $3,000 in fuel costs.”   …

EPA Next Gen Fuel Economy Labels.