Main Title |
Fuel economy labeling of motor vehicles : revisions to improve calculation of fuel economy estimates. |
CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. |
Publisher |
Assessment and Standards Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, |
Year Published |
2006 |
Report Number |
EPA420-D-06-002 |
Stock Number |
PB2006-111462 |
OCLC Number |
70259164 |
Subjects |
Automobiles--Fuel consumption--Measurement
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Additional Subjects |
Motor vehicles ;
Fuel economy ;
Labeling ;
Estimates ;
Calculations ;
Tables (Data) ;
Changes ;
Test methods ;
Laboratory tests ;
Environmental Protection Agensy (EPA)
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ELCD |
EPA420-D-06-002 |
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NVFEL Library/Ann Arbor, MI |
07/07/2006 |
STATUS |
NTIS |
PB2006-111462 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
vi, 170 pages : digital, PDF file |
Abstract |
The EPA fuel economy estimates have appeared on the window stickers of all new cars and light trucks since the late 1970's and are well-recognized by consumers. The fuel economy estimates essentially serve two purposes: to provide consumers with a basis on which to compare the fuel economy of different vehicles, and to provide consumers with a reasonable estimate of the range of fuel economy they can expect to achieve. While the estimates historically have been a valuable tool for comparison shopping purposes, attention has been focused recently on how closely the EPA estimates approximate consumers' real-world fuel economy experience. We are proposing changes to EPA's fuel economy test methods to bring the estimates closer to the fuel economy consumers are achieving in the real-world. We believe these estimates will provide car buyers with useful information when comparing the fuel economy of different vehicles. |
Notes |
Title from title screen (viewed July 7, 2006). "January 2006." "EPA420-D-06-002." Includes bibliographical references. |