Energy Impact Score

Did you know?

  • The U.S. uses more than 20 million barrels of oil each day
  • 60% of our oil is imported
  • 68% is used for transportation
  • Oil imports cost us $270 billion annuallyChart: The U.S. consumes more than 20 million barrels of petroleum daily, 60% of which is imported

You can help reduce this country's dependence on foreign oil by choosing a vehicle with better fuel economy and/or one that runs on alternative fuels.

The Energy Impact Score shows the number of barrels of petroleum the vehicle will likely consume each year.*

Energy Impact Score Example

* Ethanol and other non-petroleum fuels are not included.
 
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