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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

New EPA Labels Include Gallons per 100 Miles

The EPA is exploring the idea of requiring a "graded" fuel economy label for cars starting in 2012.

See the graded and ungraded versions here:

http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/label.htm

If you have any thoughts, you can leave comments at the bottom of the page.

We are happy to note that labels for gas engines include a "gallons per 100 miles" measure.

Read a full explanation behind the new label ideas here, including a description of the need for "gallons per 100 miles".