Consumers Need More Reliable Automobile Fuel Economy Data.

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Abstract:

Every new automobile sold in the United States has a label showing its tested fuel economy. In addition, all fuel economy test results are published annually to encourage the production and purchase of more fuel-efficient automobiles. Consumers are skeptical, however, because their on-road experience often falls far short of the tested mileage figures.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIV
Supplementary Note:
Report to the Chairman, Committee On Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives.
Pagination:
0034

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
GAO/CED-81-133
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*FUEL CONSUMPTION, *AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, *CONSUMER PROBLEMS, TEST METHODS, CONSISTENCY, RELIABILITY, STANDARDIZATION, CONSUMERS, ENERGY MANAGEMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Surface Transportation and Equipment
Report Date:
1981 Jul 28