EPA Proposes Two Designs for Fuel Labels;
Posted on August 31, 2010
Filed Under Fuel Economy
The EPA has proposed two designs for new fuel labels, and wants the input of consumers as to how the new labels will be designed. The labels will be found on vehicles sold at Stamford Nissan Dealers and every other dealership in the nation. At the moment there are MPG stickers on new vehicles, but the EPA wants to include more information about carbon emissions and other types of information. The EPA wants to show whether models sold at Chattanooga Ford Dealers are better for the environment than other models or worse. Auto dealers have opposed the new stickers which may result in decreased sales for certain models. If you need parts for your Chevrolet vehicle, be sure to check Florida Chevrolet Parts stores for parts.
The EPA and other government and environmental regulators want to put these new stickers on vehicles to help consumers who are environmentally conscious or otherwise curious as to what types of carbon emissions and other information can be expected from their vehicle. The rehaul of the vehicle sticker would be the first in over 30 years. There are two proposed designs for the vehicle label that would be included in most vehicle models.
The vehicles with the stick would include diesel, gasoline, electric, and hybrid models. The more radical label would include a grade for the vehicle based on the emissions of the vehicle and mpg ratings. Vehicles with less mpg ratings and greater CO2 emissions would receive a “poor” grade of D-, whereas the best vehicles for fuel efficiency that also have the least emissions would receive an A+ grade. This grade would be very visible on vehicle windows.
However, many dealers are in opposition to the new vehicle sticker which may mean decreased sales for models that feature a “D” grade. Up until now, vehicles have been only compared with others in the same class rather than being compared to all vehicles.
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