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Help Design the New Fuel Economy Window Sticker

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are redesigning the fuel economy window sticker posted on all new cars and light-duty trucks sold in the U.S., and they would like your input on the label design. Proposed designs for different types of vehicles are shown below.

To view the complete proposed rule and related documents visit the EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) web site:

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

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

Fact Sheet: EPA and NHTSA Propose Changes to the Motor Vehicle Fuel Economy Label (PDF)

Full Size Version of All Proposed Labels (PDF)

Comparison of Option 1 and Option 2 Labels for Gasoline and Diesel Vehicles (PDF)

You are invited to submit comments by sending an email to newlabels@epa.gov or by visiting www.regulations.gov.

View Sample Labels for Conventional (Gasoline and Diesel) Vehicles

Option 1 Option 2

Roll over the numbers below to view more information about this label.

Option 1:  Fuel Economy Label.  Detailed Description provided below
B
This vehicle is rated a “B” for fuel economy and tailpipe greenhouse gases. The grading system ranges from A+ to D.
website.here
A new website that would describe the new labels and include tools to enable consumers to personalize their estimates based on their own driving habits (i.e., annual miles they drive, their fuel cost, etc.)
Fuel Savings
Piggy BankThis vehicle will save $1,900 in fuel expenses over five years compared to the average vehicle. The estimated 5-year fuel cost of this vehicle ($8,100) is $1,900 lower than that of the average gasoline vehicle ($10,000).
Fuel Consumption
Gallons/100 Miles:3.8This vehicle uses 3.8 gallons of gasoline to travel 100 miles for combined city and highway driving. This is an energy efficiency rate called fuel consumption. Fuel consumption values, unlike MPG, relate directly to the amount of fuel used.
City MPG
City MPG 22 This vehicle can travel about 22 miles on a gallon of gas for city driving.
Combined Range

Combined MPG Range - Worst 10, Best 103 MPGe, This vehicle 26
This bar depicts the range of combined city and highway fuel economy for all labeled vehicles. The pointer shows where this vehicle is within the range.
Within Class Range
This text gives the highest and lowest fuel economy of all other vehicles in the same class as the labeled vehicle (e.g. SUVs, minivans, compact cars, etc).
Website.here
A new website that would describe the new labels and include tools to enable consumers to personalize their estimates based on their own driving habits (i.e., annual miles they drive, their fuel cost, etc.)
Smartphone
mobile phoneA QR CodeTM can be used by many Smartphones to access a web page, allowing consumers at a dealership to compare vehicles and personalize estimates, based on their own driving habits and fuel costs.
CO2 emissions
Co2 g/mile:347This vehicle emits 347 grams of CO2, a greenhouse gas, per mile. This value represents the vehicle’s carbon dioxide (CO2) tailpipe emission rate for combined city and highway driving.
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost$1,617 is the estimated annual fuel cost based on a given number of miles and fuel price, which are listed lower on the label (15,000 miles per year and $2.80 per gallon for this example).
Highway MPG
MPG Highway:32This vehicle can travel about 32 miles on a gallon of gas for highway driving.
Emissions Rating
Air Pollution Emission Rating: 6 out of 10(best)
This bar depicts the emission rating for vehicle tailpipe emissions that contribute to local and regional air pollution, creating problems such as haze and smog. The pointer shows where this vehicle is within the range.
CO2 rate
Co2 rate:  347 g/mile for this vehicle.  Worst 850 g/mile, Best 0
This bar depicts the range of the combined city and highway carbon dioxide (CO2) tailpipe emission rate for all labeled vehicles. The pointer shows where this vehicle is within the range.

Roll over the numbers below to view more information about this label.

Option 2: Fuel Economy Label detailed description is provided below
Combined MPG
This vehicle can travel about 26 miles on a gallon of gas for combined city and highway driving.
Fuel Consumption
This vehicle uses 3.8 gallons of gasoline to travel 100 miles for combined city and highway driving. This is an energy efficiency rate called fuel consumption. Fuel consumption values, unlike MPG, relate directly to the amount of fuel used.
Combined MPG Range
Combined MPG Range - Worst 10, Best 103 MPGe, This vehicle 26
This bar depicts the range of combined city and highway fuel economy for all labeled vehicles. The pointer shows where this vehicle is within the range of all vehicles and other vehicles in the same class as the labeled vehicle.
fueleconomy.gov
www.fueleconomy.govwww.fueleconomy.gov will continue to provide consumers with a source of in-depth information. The website allows consumers to personalize estimates based on their own driving habits (i.e. annual miles traveled, local fuel cost, etc.).
City MPG
Traffic
This vehicle can travel about 22 miles on a gallon of gas for city driving.
Highway MPG
Car on HighwayThis vehicle can travel about 32 miles on a gallon of gas for highway driving.
Annual Fuel Cost
Piggy Bank$1,617 is the estimated annual fuel cost based on a given number of miles and fuel price, which are listed lower on the label (15,000 miles per year and $2.80 per gallon for this example).
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Greenhouse Gas Emissions:  347 g/mile for this vehicle.  Worst 850 g/mile, Best 0
This bar depicts the range of the combined city and highway carbon dioxide (CO2) tailpipe emission rate for all labeled vehicles. The pointer shows where this vehicle is within the range.
Air Pollution
Air Pollution Score 6 out of 10(best)
This bar depicts the emission rating for vehicle tailpipe emissions that contribute to local and regional air pollution, creating problems such as haze and smog. The pointer shows where this vehicle is within the range.
Smart Phone
mobile phoneA QR CodeTM can be used by many Smartphones to access a web page, allowing consumers at a dealership to compare vehicles and personalize estimates, based on their own driving habits and fuel costs.

View Full Size Version of All Proposed Labels (PDF)

Print this Comparison (PDF)

What do you think?

I prefer Option 1 (Grades from A+ to D)

I prefer Option 2 (MPG and fuel cost)

Show Results

This poll is unofficial. Make your vote count by submitting your comments to newlabels@epa.gov or by visiting www.regulations.gov.

View Sample Labels for Electric Vehicles

Option 1 Option 2

View Full Size Version of All Proposed Labels (PDF)

What do you think?

I prefer Option 1 (Grades from A+ to D)

I prefer Option 2 (MPG and fuel cost)

Show Results

This poll is unofficial. Make your vote count by submitting your comments to newlabels@epa.gov or by visiting www.regulations.gov.

View Sample Labels for Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

Option 1 Option 2

View Full Size Version of All Proposed Labels (PDF)

What do you think?

I prefer Option 1 (Grades from A+ to D)

I prefer Option 2 (MPG and fuel cost)

Show Results

This poll is unofficial. Make your vote count by submitting your comments to newlabels@epa.gov or by visiting www.regulations.gov.

View Sample Labels for Dual Fuel Vehicles (e.g. Gasoline-E85)

Option 1 Option 2

View Full Size Version of All Proposed Labels (PDF)

What do you think?

I prefer Option 1 (Grades from A+ to D)

I prefer Option 2 (MPG and fuel cost)

Show Results

This poll is unofficial. Make your vote count by submitting your comments to newlabels@epa.gov or by visiting www.regulations.gov.