Consumers need more reliable automobile fuel economy data
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:5399730
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.
- Research Organization:
- General Accounting Office, Washington, DC (USA). Community and Economic Development Div.
- OSTI ID:
- 5399730
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A-106833/7
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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320203* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Transportation-- Land & Roadway
AUTOMOBILES
CONSUMER PROTECTION
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
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FUEL CONSUMPTION
FUEL ECONOMY
INFORMATION NEEDS
MANAGEMENT
RELIABILITY
STANDARDIZATION
TESTING
VEHICLES
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Consumption
& Utilization-- Transportation-- Land & Roadway
AUTOMOBILES
CONSUMER PROTECTION
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
FUEL CONSUMPTION
FUEL ECONOMY
INFORMATION NEEDS
MANAGEMENT
RELIABILITY
STANDARDIZATION
TESTING
VEHICLES