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U.S. Rolls Out Fuel Economy Stickers for Used Cars
Americans trying to sell a used car can now print out an official government fuel economy sticker for their vehicle.
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Americans trying to sell a used car can now print out an official government fuel economy sticker for their vehicle.
The new label was developed by the U.S. Dept. of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. Sellers aren't required to use one, but analysts say the federally sanctioned fuel economy ratings can help buyers decide on a used-car purchase.
The sticker indicates a vehicle's government fuel economy rating when new, although DOE says the efficiency of a properly maintained vehicle doesn't change much over its typical 15-year service life.
The label offers a brief description of the vehicle's powertrain, displays a stock photo, indicates the type of fuel required and estimates its carbon dioxide emissions per mile.
The ratings are available for foreign and domestic cars sold in the U.S. since 1984. They can be viewed and downloaded electronically or printed directly from DOE's fueleconomy.gov Web site.
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