United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Proposed Fuel Economy Labels in
EPA and DOT Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
"Revisions and Additions to Motor Vehicle Fuel Economy Label'
This document replicates in color the label designs that are published in the Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking "Revisions and Additions to Motor Vehicle Fuel
Economy Label." The use of color is integral to the label designs being proposed,
and because the Federal Register is not published in color, EPA is making the color
versions available via this document, which is available both in the public docket
and directly from the EPA website at www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/label.htm. For
ease of use, the figure numbers correspond to those appearing in the Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking.
Please note that these labels are examples and do not represent real automobiles.
The sample labels are intended to illustrate the elements on the label that would be
associated with each vehicle technology/fuel type. They are not meant to represent
the actual values that any particular vehicle type could achieve. Specifically, the
letter grades are proposed to be technology-neutral and fuel-neutral; that is, any
vehicle, regardless of technology or fuel type, would be eligible for any letter
grade, as long as it met the specified greenhouse gas/fuel economy levels for that
grade.
August 2010
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Label 1 for gas/diesel vehicle, B grade
(Figure III-l in the Federal Register notice)
Any vehicle, regardless of technology or fuel type, would be eligible for any letter grade, as long
as it met the specified greenhouse gas/fuel economy levels for that grade.
EPA
DOT
Fuel Economy and
Environmental Comparison
The above grade reflects fuel
economy and greenhouse gases.
Grading system ranges from A+ to D.
website, here
Over five years, this vehicle
saves $ 1,900
in fuel costs
compared to the
average vehicle.
Gasoline Vehicle
Gallons/
100 Miles
MPG
City
MPG
Highway
C>2 g/mile
(tailpipe only)
Annual
fuel cost
3.8
22
32
347
$1,617
Combined MPGe
CO2 g/mile
Other Air Pollutants
Fuel economy for all SUVs ranges from 12 to 32 MPG.
Annual fuel cost based on 15,000 miles per year at $2.80 per gallon.
Visit website.here to calculate estimates
personalized for your driving, and to
download the Fuel Economy Guide (also
available at dealers).
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Label 1 for electric vehicle, A+ grade
(Figure III-2 in the Federal Register notice)
Any vehicle, regardless of technology or fuel type, would be eligible for any letter grade, as long
as it met the specified greenhouse gas/fuel economy levels for that grade.
EPA
DOT
Fuel Economy and
Environmental Comparison
The above grade reflects fuel
economy and greenhouse gases.
Grading system ranges from A+ to D.
website.here
Over five years, this vehicle
saves $6,900
in fuel costs
compared to the
average vehicle.
Electric Vehicle
Range
(miles)
kW-hrs/
100 Miles
MPGe
City
MPGe
Highway
CO2 g/mile
(tailpipe only)
Annual
fuel cost
99
34
102
94
$618
Combined MPGe
CO2 g/mile
Other Air Pollutants
Fuel economy for all midsize cars ranges from 12 to 103 MPGequivalent.
MPGequivalent: 33.7 kW-hrs = 1 gallon gasoline energy.
Annual fuel cost based on 15,000 miles per year at 12 cents per kW-hr.
Visit website.here to calculate estimates
personalized for your driving, and to
download the Fuel Economy Guide (also
available at dealers).
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Label 1 for PHEV, A grade
(Figure III-3 in the Federal Register notice)
Any vehicle, regardless of technology or fuel type, would be eligible for any letter grade, as long
as it met the specified greenhouse gas/fuel economy levels for that grade.
EPA
DOT
Fuel Economy and
Environmental Comparison
The above grade reflects fuel
economy and greenhouse gases.
Grading system ranges from A+ to D.
website, here
Over five years, this vehicle
saves $5,700
in fuel costs
compared to the
average vehicle.
Dual Fuel Vehicle: Plug-in Hybrid Electric
Blended Electric+Gas
(first 50 miles only)
Gas Only
Blended & Gas Only
Combined
eGallons/
100 Miles
Combined
MPGe
Gallons/
100 Miles
Combined
MPG
C02g/mile
(tailpipe onlyl
Annual
fuel cost
1.5
65
2.7
38
137
$855
Combined MPGe CO2g/mile Other Air Pollutants
Fuel economy for all midsize station wagons ranges from 18 to 75
MPGequivalent. MPGequivalent: 33.7 kW-hrs = 1 gallon gasoline energy.
Annual fuel cost based on 15,000 miles per year at $2.80 per gallon
and 12 cents per kW-hr.
Visit website.hereto calculate estimates
personalized for your driving, and to , ^^
download the Fuel Economy Guide (also ll^y? i)
available at dealers).
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Label 1 for gas/diesel vehicle, C grade
(Figure III-4 in the Federal Register notice)
Any vehicle, regardless of technology or fuel type, would be eligible for any letter grade, as long
as it met the specified greenhouse gas/fuel economy levels for that grade.
EPA
DOT
Fuel Economy and
Environmental Comparison
The above grade reflects fuel
economy and greenhouse gases.
Grading system ranges from A+ to D.
website, here
Over five years, you will
spend $3,100
more in fuel costs
compared to the
average vehicle.
Gasoline Vehicle
Gallons/
100 Miles
MPG
City
14
MPG
Highway
18
CO2 g/mile
(tailpipe only)
572
Annual
fuel cost
$2,625
Combined MPGe
CO2 g/mile
Other Air Pollutants
Fuel economy for all SUVs ranges from 12 to 32 MPG.
Annual fuel cost based on 15,000 miles per year at $2.80 per gallon.
Visit website.here to calculate estimates
personalized for your driving, and to
download the Fuel Economy Guide (also
available at dealers).
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Label 1 for gas/diesel vehicle, D grade
(Figure III-5 in the Federal Register notice)
Any vehicle, regardless of technology or fuel type, would be eligible for any letter grade, as long
as it met the specified greenhouse gas/fuel economy levels for that grade.
EPA
DOT
Fuel Economy and
Environmental Comparison
The above grade reflects fuel
economy and greenhouse gases.
Grading system ranges from A+ to D.
website.here
Over five years, you will
spend $9,100
more in fuel costs
compared to the
average vehicle.
Gasoline Vehicle
Gallons/
100 Miles
MPG
City
10
MPG
Highway
13
CC>2 g/mile
(tailpipe only)
797
Annual
fuel cost
$3,818
Combined MPGe
CO2 g/mile
Other Air Pollutants
Fuel economy for all midsize cars ranges from 12 to 103 MPGequivalent.
Annual fuel cost based on 15,000 miles per year at S2.80 per gallon.
Visit website.here to calculate estimates
personalized for your driving, and to
download the Fuel Economy Guide (also
available at dealers).
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Label 1 for PHEV, Option 2
(Figure III-6 in the Federal Register notice)
Any vehicle, regardless of technology or fuel type, would be eligible for any letter grade, as long
as it met the specified greenhouse gas/fuel economy levels for that grade.
EPA
DOT
Fuel Economy and
Environmental Comparison
The above grade reflects fuel
economy and greenhouse gases.
Grading system ranges from A+ to D.
website.here
Over five years, this vehicle
saves $5,700
in fuel costs
compared to the
average vehicle.
Dual Fuel Vehicle: Plug-in Hybrid Electric
All-Electric
Range
eGallons/
100 Miles
MPGe
City
MPGe
Highway
C029/mile
(tailpipe only)
Annual
fuel cost
Blended
Electric+Gas
(first 60 miles only)
11
1.5
66
64
90
$737
Gas Only
2.7
36
40
236
$1,105
Combined MPGe CO2g/mile Other Air Pollutants
Fuel economy for all midsize station wagons ranges from 18 to 75
MPGequivaient. MPGequivalent: 33.7 kW-hrs = 1 gallon gasoline energy.
Annual fuel cost based on 15,000 miles per year at $2.80 per gallon
and 12 cents per kW-hr.
Visit website.here to calculate estimates
personalized for your driving, and to
download the Fuel Economy Guide (also
available at dealers).
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Label 1 for CNG vehicle, A- grade
(Figure III-7 in the Federal Register notice)
Any vehicle, regardless of technology or fuel type, would be eligible for any letter grade, as long
as it met the specified greenhouse gas/fuel economy levels for that grade.
EPA
DOT
Fuel Economy and
Environmental Comparison
The above grade reflects fuel
economy and greenhouse gases.
Grading system ranges from A+ to D.
website.here
Over five years, this vehicle
saves $6,100
in fuel costs
compared to the
average vehicle.
+$%> Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle
Range
(miles)
eGallons/
100 Miles
MPGe
City
MPGe
Highway
CO2 g/mile
(tailpipe only)
Annual
fuel cost
170
24
36
220
$777
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msm Lt±l
Combined MPGe
CO2g/mile
Other Air Pollutants
Fuel economy for all midsize cars ranges from 12 to 103 MPGequivalent.
MPGequivalent: 121.5 cubic feet CNG = 1 gallon of gasoline energy.
Annual fuel cost based on 15,000 miles per year at $1.45 per gasoline
gallon equivalent.
Visit website.here to calculate estimates
personalized for your driving, and to
download the Fuel Economy Guide (also
available at dealers).
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Label 1 for FFV, B grade
(Figure III-8 in the Federal Register notice)
Any vehicle, regardless of technology or fuel type, would be eligible for any letter grade, as long
as it met the specified greenhouse gas/fuel economy levels for that grade.
EPA
DOT
Fuel Economy and
Environmental Comparison
The above grade reflects fuel
economy and greenhouse gases.
Grading system ranges from A+ to D.
website, here
Over five years, this vehicle
saves $1,600
in fuel costs
compared to the
average vehicle.
Dual Fuel (Gas & E85) Vehicle
Gallons/
100 Miles
Gasoline
MPG City
Gasoline MPG
Highway
C02 g/mile
(tailpipe only)
Annual
fuel cost
4.0
22
30
355
$1,680
Combined MPGe CO2 g/mile Other Air Pollutants
Fuel economy for all midsize cars ranges from 12 to 103 MPGequivaient.
Ratings are based on gasoline and do not reflect performance and
ratings using E-85.
Annual fuel cost based on 15,000 miles per year at $2.80 per gallon.
See the Fuel Economy Guide for more information.
Visit website.here to calculate estimates
personalized for your driving, and to
download the Fuel Economy Guide (also
available at dealers).
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Label 2 for gas/diesel vehicle
(Figure III-9 in the Federal Register notice)
EPA Fuel Economy and
DOT Environmental Comparisons
Gasoline Vehicle
»26
MPG
22 32
combined city/hwy city highway
gallons used every 100 miles
Annual Fuel Cost
*1,617
How This Vehicle Compares
Among all vehicles and within SUVs
Environment
(C02 g/mile, tailpipe only)
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Label 2 for electric vehicle
(Figure III-10 in the Federal Register notice)
EPA Fuel Economy and
DOT Environmental Comparisons
Electric Vehicle
equivalent
QQ MPG
«/O 102 94
combined city/hwy city highway
34
kW-hrs per 100 miles
Annual Electric Cost
$618
Charge & Range
!"" Biml'jj. ?]?r9e time on a fully charged battery, vehicle can travel about.
I IB \f. hours 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
HowThis Vehicle Compares
Environment
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Label 2 for PHEV, extended range electric (series) type
(Figure III-l 1 in the Federal Register notice)
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All Electric
When battery is fully charged, first 30 miles only,
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combined city/hwy
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A
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Gas Only
When electricity is used up, vehicle runs on gas.
BOO MPG
^^^V ^^^V x / gallons per
^^^ ^1^ t. I 100 miles
combined city/hwy
5r» 1 1 ^i C °°st per year if
S* always run in
/ ^^ ^J CBas Only mode
^
^
How This Vehicle Compares
Among all vehicles and within midsize cars
Environment
(C02 g/mile, tailpipe only)
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Label 2 for PHEV (predominantly blended type)
(Figure 111-12 in the Federal Register notice)
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Charge & 1
FutlBattary CharQB t
Electric + Gas
When battery is fully charged, first 50 miles only.
^fr ^^ 1 MPGequivalent
aH *1 I gallon gas
^L^V ^L^F tf\ equivalent
^^^ ^^^ 1 m*J per 100 miles
combined city/hwy
^J^ ^F ^9 ^F cost per year if
^\F M ^fc ^ always run in
M \J M Electric + Gas mode
A
*ange ] [
Gas Only
When electricity is used up, vehicle runs on gas.
BOO MPG
^^^V ^^^V x / gallons per
^^^ ^1^ t. I 100 miles
combined city/hwy
N% III L^ cost Per Vear '^
S* always run in
/ ^^ %^ CBas Only mode
A
1t
^
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Extended Range (gas)
60 70
[ (P 4 hours Om||es 10 20 30
How This Vehicle Compares
Among all vehicles and within midsize station wagons
Environment
(CO2 g/mile, tailpipe only)
midsize station wagons
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Label 2 for CNG vehicle
(Figure III-13 in the Federal Register notice)
EPA Fuel Economy and
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^^ ^^k MPG equivalent
^O 24 36
combined city/hwy city highway
I equivalent gallons per 100 miles
Compressed Natural
Gas Vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost
*777
HowThis Vehicle Compares
Environment
Among all vehicles and within SUVs
(CO? g/mile, tailpipe only)
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Label 2 for FFV
(Figure 111-14 in the Federal Register notice)
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GASOLINE
MPG
22 30
combined city/hwy city highway
Dual Fuel Vehicle:
Gasoline-Ethanol (E85)
4
gallons of gasoline used
every 100 miles
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,680
HowThis Vehicle Compares
Environment
Among all vehicles and within midsize cars
(CO2 g/mi!e, tailpipe only)
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Label 3 for gas/diesel vehicle
(Figure III-15 in the Federal Register notice)
EPA Fuel Economy and
DOT Environmental Comparisons
Fuel Economy
MPG
22 32
Combined city highway
Consumption
$1,617
annual fuel cost
O gallons used
every 100 miles
Fuel Economy & Greenhouse Gas Rating
(among all vehicles)
1
SUVs
Fuel economy for all SUVs ranges from 12 to 32 MPG.
Your actual mileage and costs will vary with fuel cost, driving conditions, and how you
drive and maintain your vehicle. Cost estimates are based on 15,000 miles per year at
$2.80 per gallon.
Visit www.fueleconomy.gov
Calculate personalized driving estimates
Download the Fuel Economy Guide
(also available at dealers)
Environment Rating
(among all vehicles)
***
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Label 3 for electric vehicle
(Figure III-16 in the Federal Register notice)
EPA Fuel Economy and
DOT Environmental Comparisons
Fuel Economy
MPG equivalent
102 94
combined city
highway
Consumption
$618
annual fuel cost
"^A kW-hrs per
100 miles
Fuel Economy & Greenhouse Gas Rating
(among all vehicles)
TIT
midsize cars
Fuel economy for all midsize cars ranges from 12 to 103 MPGequivalem.
Your actual mileage and costs will vary with electricity cost, temperature, driving conditions,
and how you drive and maintain your vehicle. Cost estimates are based on 15,000 miles per
year at 12 cents per kW-hr. MPGequivalent: 33.7 kW-hrs - 1 gallon gasoline energy.
Visit www.fueleconomy.gov
Calculate personalized driving estimates
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(also available at dealers)
Environment Rating
(among all vehicles)
*****
Charge & Range
Full charge in Vehicle can travel about
( 12 hours
miles
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Label 3 for PHEV, extended range electric (series) type
(Figure III-17 in the Federal Register notice)
EPA Fuel Economy and
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All Electric
(when fully charged)
98
MPG equivalent
kW-hrs
per 100 mi.
Charge takes Range
[4 hours
" miles before
switching to Gas Mode
Gas Only
(when battery is empty)
38
MPG
2~J gallons
«/ per 100 mi.
Annual Fuel Cost
$847
All Electric and
Gas Only combined
Fuel Economy & Greenhouse Gas Rating
(among all vehicles)
midsize cars
Fuel economy for all mid-sized cars ranges from 12 to 103 MPGequivalent.
This vehicle gets 56 MPGequivalent.
Environment Rating
(among all vehicles)
CO2
grams/mile
(tailpipe only)
Other Air Pollutants
*****
4 out of 5 (5 is best)
US£PA
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(also available at dealers)
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information about this
vehicle or to compare
it with others.
Your actual mileage and costs will vary with fuel cost, temperature, driving conditions, and how
you drive and maintain your vehicle. Cost estimates are based on 15,000 miles per year at $2.80
per gallon and 12 cents per kW-hr. MPGequivalent: 33.7 kW-hrs = 1 gallon gasoline energy.
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Label 3 for PHEV, predominantly blended type
(Figure III-18 in the Federal Register notice)
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Blended Electric+Gas
(when fully charged)
65
Charge takes
MPG equivalent
gallon gas
equivalent
per 100 miles
[4 hours
1C
Range
Ovl miles before
switching to Gas Mode
Electric only: first 11 miles
Annual Fuel Cost
Gas Only
(when battery is empty)
38
MPG
2 "7 gallons
/ per 100 mi.
$855
Blended and
Gas Only combined
Fuel Economy & Greenhouse Gas Rating
(among all vehicles)
~T*1
midsize station wagons
Fuel economy for all midsize station wagons ranges from
18 to 75 MPGequivalent.This vehicle gets 53 MPGequivalent.
Dual Fuel Vehicle:
Plug-in Hybrid Electric
Environment Rating
(among all vehicles)
C02
grams/mile
(tailpipe only)
137
Other Air Pollut
*****
4 out of 5 (5 is best)
Other Air Pollutants
USO'/l
^SmartWay
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Calculate personalized driving estimates
Download the Fuel Economy Guide
(also available at dealers)
Smartphone
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vehicle or to compare
it with others.
Your actual mileage and costs will vary with fuel cost, temperature, driving conditions, and how
you drive and maintain your vehicle. Cost estimates are based on 15,000 miles per year at S2.80
per gallon and 12 cents per kW-hr. MPGequivalent: 33.7 kW-hrs = 1 gallon gasoline energy.
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