Fueleconomy.gov - Fuel Economy

What is fuel economy labeling?

Basic Information on Fuel Economy Labeling EPA is responsible for providing the fuel economy data that is used on the fuel economy label (or window sticker) on all new cars and light trucks. The data is also used by: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to publish the annual Fuel Economy Guide;

Where is the fuel economy test data derived from?

The test data is derived from vehicle testing done at EPA’s National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and by vehicle manufacturers who submit their own test data to EPA. Frequent Questions on Fuel Economy Testing and Labeling (PDF) (6 pp, 196 K, EPA-420-F-14-015, April 2014, About PDF)

What is the 2022 fuel economy guide?

The Guide provides the estimated fuel economy (in miles per gallon, or MPG) and annual fuel costs (using national averages of fuel costs and miles driven) of most model year 2022 vehicles for sale in the United States, listed by vehicle class, and then by manufacturer, making it easier to compare vehicles and choose one that’s right for you.

What are the EPA fuel economy updates for 2017?

The 2008 changes were broad revisions to the entire methodology that lowered the fuel economy estimates for all vehicles. The updates for 2017 will reduce some fuel economy estimates by 1 mile per gallon (MPG) and a small number by 2 MPG. EPA updated some of the calculations that manufacturers use to determine EPA fuel economy label values.