Every new automobile sold in the United States has a label showing its tested fuel economy. In addition, all fuel economy test results are published annually to encourage the production and purchase of more fuel-efficient automobiles. Consumers are skeptical, however, because their on-road experience often falls far short of the tested mileage figures.


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    Title :

    Consumers Need More Reliable Automobile Fuel Economy Data


    Publication date :

    1981


    Size :

    34 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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