New gas mileage stickers intended for cars forthcoming

There can be a new look for gas mileage stickers at dealerships, and also the Obama administration, Environmental protection agency, and also the Department of Transportation want some different info displayed on them. There are two new versions of fuel economy stickers to choose from, and individuals are encouraged to go to an EPA website to choose which they prefer. Environmental impact is more prominent on these labels. There is one with a letter grade, and one more with more numerical data. Emission standards have been of some concern lately, and that is what the brand new labels will reflect.

Brand new fuel economy decals intended for automobiles

Recently, the Obama administration started work on creating fresh gas mileage and environmental impact label for cars and trucks for sale at dealerships. Two designs are offered, and the government wants your input. According to the Wall Street Journal, the new stickers, meant for showroom floors at dealerships, are meant to reflect the environmental impact from emissions. The new stickers are also intended to demonstrate savings compared with comparable models thanks to gas mileage.

Hybrid cars will look really good

According to USA Today, these labels will definitely show the disparity between the performance of hybrid, electric, and traditional automobiles across various categories. The Volt and the Nissan Leaf are being released in the near future, and are expected to be game changing green vehicles. The first sticker type, uses a familiar rubric. The emissions and fuel economy combine for a letter grade. (Low emissions and high miles per gallon mean a better grade.) The other sticker displays combined miles per gallon, and where that model sits compared to the same class of vehicles. For instance, take a Chevy Suburban and also the Ford Escape Hybrid. The Escape Hybrid is going to rate a lot higher than the Suburban in all categories.

They want your opinion

This is one instance where government does want your input. The Environmental protection agency, the White House and the Department of Transportation are encouraging it. Concerned citizens can go to the EPA website concerning the decals and leave their thoughts, which can be accessed by clicking the link to the EPA’s site below.

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Wall Street Journal

online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703369704575461602043868916.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

USA Today

content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/08/government-to-propose-new-vehicle-fuel-economy-stickers-/1

EPA

epa.gov/fueleconomy/label.htm