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

-------
                    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).

-------
                    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).

-------
                         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).

-------
                  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).

-------
                   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).

-------
                         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).

-------
                     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
                           •El fSa
                           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).


-------
                         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).

-------
                 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)
                                         Smartphone
                                         Interactive
                                         Scan code for more
                                         information about this
                                         vehicle or to com pare
                                         it with others.
                                                        10

-------
                     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
Among all vehicles and within midsize cars
                                                   Smartphone
                                                   Interactive
                                                   Scan code for more
                                                   information about this
                                                   vehicle or to compare
                                                   it with others.
                                                                     11

-------
         Label 2 for PHEV, extended range electric (series) type
                    (Figure III-l 1 in the Federal Register notice)
EPA Fuel Economy and ?383B53BiEBS33
Charge & 1
FutlBattary CharQB t

All Electric
When battery is fully charged, first 30 miles only,
•^tf^ ^^fc MPG equivalent
^B^^ ^^^^ iJ^T 100 miles
combined city/hwy
N\ t^ i^ ' ' '•' I v i
TTB 1 ^^% always run in
\J M ^^ All Electric
A
3ange 1 [


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)
                                                            Smartphone
                                                            Interactive
                                                            Scan code for more
                                                            information about this
                                                            vehicle or to compare
                                                            it with others.
                                                                                  12

-------
              Label 2 for PHEV (predominantly blended type)
                     (Figure 111-12 in the Federal Register notice)
EPA Fuel Economy and ?383B53BiEBS33
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
^
^
                                                 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
                                                               Smartphone
                                                               Interactive
                                                               Scan code for more
                                                               information about this
                                                               vehicle or to compare
                                                               it with others.
                                                                                      13

-------
                      Label 2 for CNG vehicle
                 (Figure III-13 in the Federal Register notice)
EPA Fuel Economy and
DOT Environmental Comparisons
^^ ^^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)
                                                 Smartphone
                                                 Interactive
                                                 Scan code for more
                                                 information about this
                                                 vehicle or to compare
                                                 it with others.
                                                                   14

-------
                         Label 2 for FFV
                 (Figure 111-14 in the Federal Register notice)
EPA  Fuel Economy and
DOT  Environmental Comparisons
           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)
                                                Smartphone
                                                Interactive
                                                Scan code for more
                                                information about this
                                                vehicle or to compare
                                                t with others.
                                                                15

-------
                       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)
                                                       ***
                                                    Smartphone
                                                    Interactive
                                                    Scan code for more
                                                    information about this
                                                    vehicle or to compare
                                                    it with others.
                                                                            16

-------
                          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
  • Download the Fuel Economy Guide
   (also available at dealers)
                                                        Environment Rating
                                                        (among all vehicles)
                                                            *****
                                                        Charge & Range
                                                        Full charge in    Vehicle can travel about
                                                        ( 12 hours
                                                                         miles
                                                        Smartphone
                                                        Interactive
                                                        Scan code for more
                                                        information about this
                                                        vehicle or to compare
                                                        it with others.
                                                                                  17

-------
          Label 3 for PHEV, extended range electric (series) type
                     (Figure III-17 in the Federal Register notice)
EPA  Fuel Economy and
DOT  Environmental Comparisons
  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
                                                       SmartWay
                                                      Visit www.fueleconomy.gov
                                                      • Calculate personalized driving estimates
                                                      • Download the Fuel Economy Guide
                                                        (also available at dealers)

                                                       Smartphone
                                                       Interactive
                                                       Scan code for more
                                                       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.
                                                                                     18

-------
               Label 3 for PHEV, predominantly blended type
                     (Figure III-18 in the Federal Register notice)
EPA  Fuel Economy and
DOT  Environmental Comparisons
  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
                                       Visit www.fueleconomy.gov
                                       • Calculate personalized driving estimates
                                         Download the Fuel Economy Guide
                                         (also available at dealers)
                                             Smartphone
                                             Interactive
                                             Scan code for more
                                             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 S2.80
per gallon and 12 cents per kW-hr. MPGequivalent: 33.7 kW-hrs = 1 gallon gasoline energy.
                                                                                    19

-------