FuelEconomy.gov is a website maintained by the US Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency and provides resources to consumers so that they can make informed fuel economy choices when purchasing a vehicle as well as tips to improve fuel economy in their car today.
The website includes:
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
It also has tools to help consumers choose a fuel-efficient vehicle such as side-by-side comparisons, best and worst MPG lists, a tool to calculate gallons and dollars saved by better fuel economy, and a tool to estimate, record, and track on-road fuel economy.
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