01-12-2006, 09:42 AM
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GreenHybrid Founder
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Real Name: Jason Siegel
Location: Houston, TX
Hybrids: 2004 Toyota Prius
Posts: 4,579
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US authorities planning closer estimate of car mileage
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In a move that could shake up showroom transactions, especially in the burgeoning hybrid segment, the US Environmental Protection Agency has announced plans to overhaul the way it estimates fuel economy...
The agency said the shakeup would provide consumers with 'real-world' fuel economy information when shopping for cars, SUVs, and pick-up trucks. The new fuel economy estimates will include vehicle-specific data from tests designed to replicate three factors that can greatly affect fuel economy: high speed or rapid acceleration, use of air conditioning and cold temperature operation...
The new methods will take effect for model year 2008 vehicles, which will generally be available for sale in fall of 2007.
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http://www.automotive-business-revie...D-4E9023F292E3
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