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Friday, October 12, 2007

Fuel Efficiency Ratings for 2008

New fuel efficiency ratings released.

EPA-DOE Release Fuel Economy Lists for 2008 Models - Numbers reflect new fuel economy testing methods

Release date: 10/12/2007
Contact Information:

(EPA) Margot Perez-Sullivan, (202) 564-4355 / perezsullivan.margot@epa.gov
(DOE) Tom Welch, (202) 586-5806 / thomas.welch@hq.doe.gov

(Washington, D.C. - Oct. 12, 2007) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released the 2008 Fuel Economy Guide to help consumers make well-informed choices when purchasing new vehicles.

"Today's consumers expect the biggest bang for their buck. By fueling them with information on this year's fleet of vehicles, we are putting Americans in the driver's seat to save money at the pump and protect our environment," said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson.

"As we see in the wide range of fuel efficient leaders, 'going green' can fit the needs of any lifestyle."

"Greater fuel efficiency is something we must approach more aggressively,...(article and links here).

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