www.fueleconomy.gov assists car shoppers in making informed fuel economy choices when purchasing a car, truck or SUV and helps them achieve the best fuel economy possible from the vehicles they own. Visits to www.fueleconomy.com have increased more than 50% per year since 1999.
www.fueleconomy.gov is the government website that is updated by the U.S.
Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The website helps the Department of Energy and the EPA achieve their goals under the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 to supply to the public accurate Miles Per Gallon information.
What kinds of information can I find on fueleconomy.gov?
You will be able to find fuel economy estimates, energy and environmental impact ratings, tips on how to save fuel, and other vehicle related information.
Here is a short list of sme of the things you will find on fueleconomy.gov
• EPA fuel economy ratings for passenger cars and trucks 1985-present
• User-provided, real-world fuel economy estimates
• Energy impact scores (petroleum consumption)
• Fuel economics
• Greenhouse gas and air pollution ratings
• Vehicles that can use alternative fuels (e.g., E85, natural gas, propane, electricity)
• Links to fuel prices and crash ratings
• Tax incentives for hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles
• Driving & vehicle maintenance tips
• Downloadable Fuel Economy Guide
What else can visitors to the website do?
Car owners and car buyers can also find tools to help them choose a fuel-efficient automobile that suits their lifestyle.
• Side-by-side comparisons
• Comparisons using EPA’s old and new MPG numbers 1985-present
• Best and worst MPG lists
• A tool to calculate gallons and dollars saved by better fuel economy
• A tool to estimate, record and track on-road fuel economy
The U.S. Government has helped millions of vehicle consumers derease U.S. petroleum consumption by an estimated 200 million gallons a year.
