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Fuel economy car ratings from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) make it easy to distinguish the most fuel efficient cars from those with lower fuel economy ratings. When shopping for a new car, look for the EPA window sticker for gas mileage estimates.
The EPA window sticker is a fuel economy guide for cars, and you will find it on new cars for sale from the dealer. The sticker tells you the average mileage you can expect from a tank of gas both in the city and on the highway. It can also tell you what you can expect to pay annually for gas, based on the national average price per gallon. Be sure to consult the EPA's fuel economy guide for cars when you are making a new car purchase.
Vehicle fuel economy ratings assume realistic driving conditions, such as high driving speed, fast acceleration, use of air conditioning and changes in weather. The resulting estimates provide a fuel economy range that most cars fall within. The most fuel efficient cars are those that have been well maintained and driven responsibly.
For more information about vehicle fuel economy ratings, visit www.fueleconomy.gov.
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