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New MPG Ratings

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Video about EPA's New Fuel Economy Ratings
Windows Media Video (6.8 MB)
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Text Version

EPA has changed the way it estimates MPG.

Starting in model year 2008, estimates reflect the effects of

  • Faster Speeds & Acceleration
  • Air Conditioner Use
  • Colder Outside Temperatures
What else do I need to know about the new ratings?