EPA considering updates to vehicle MPG calculations

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by bookrats, May 18, 2004.

  1. bookrats

    bookrats New Member

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    There's a Forbes article about how many new car buyers -- not just hybrid purchasers -- have been complaining that they're not seeing the EPA's MPG ratings in real-world driving conditions.

    Apparently, the EPA is considering revising the way they calculate MPG for new vehicles:
    Personally, I agree with the end of the article:
     
    #1 bookrats, May 18, 2004
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    You can comment on this proposed new change to the EPA's testing procedures here for the "Petition to Amend Fuel Economy Testing and Calculation Procedures; Request for Comments" until 7/24/2004.
     
    #2 cybele, May 18, 2004
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