<![CDATA[Jalopnik: Epa]]> http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jalopnik.com.png <![CDATA[Jalopnik: Epa]]> http://jalopnik.com/tag/epa http://jalopnik.com/tag/epa <![CDATA[1970 Plymouth Superbird formerly owned by the EPA going to auction]]> The Environmental Protection Agency are certainly an unlikely owners for one of the ultimate muscle cars ever made, but that is exactly who purchased this 1970 Plymouth Superbird in 1972. The EPA decided they needed a car for emissions testing and purchased this car—then an Alpine White example with a 440 and automatic transmission. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5880259&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[This is the new fuel economy sticker]]> The U.S. government's new fuel economy labels are indeed letter-grade free, but stick with QR codes and the graphics that try to steer buyers toward more efficient models with estimated fuel costs. You can see the full range here. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5805391&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Selling a used car? Get an EPA fuel economy sticker for it]]> Just in time for people to start siphoning gas and wondering how much that Geo Metro out back might be worth, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has created custom fuel economy labels for used vehicles. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5782622&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[U.S. House votes to block approval of E15]]> The bill in the U.S. House to bar the EPA from spending any money to bring 15% ethanol fuel to your corner Exxon passed 286-135. Now the bill has to survive the presidential aspirations of any senators. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5766387&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Bad fuel economy news for Mahindra]]> The long-delayed Mahindra diesel pickup got U.S. fuel-economy ratings today: 19 city/21 highway. U.S. dealers had hyped 30 mpg; given their legal fights with Mahindra, the EPA probably had to run the tests with a pickup bed full of lawyers. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5752247&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[California, EPA Agree To Single Mileage Standard]]> California's agreed to align with EPA fuel economy standards for 2017-25 cars. [USA Today] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5742758&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[53 Members Of Congress Signed This Anti-Letter Letter To The EPA]]> Confused by the new letter grades on EPA window stickers? So are 53 members of the U.S. House of Representatives who've signed this cogently-worded letter to the EPA pushing it to ditch its silly system. Somehow, wethinks it'll still happen. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5710662&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Chevy Volt Fuel Economy: 60 MPG, Asterisks Included]]> The Chevy Volt's official mileage ratings: 93 mpg combined city/highway on electric, 35 miles on battery, 37 mpg on gas-only power, 379 miles of total range. Total combined EPA estimate: 60 mpg, or about 20% better than a Toyota Prius. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5698485&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[6.7% Of Vehicles Sold in U.S. Have Manual Transmissions]]> Even though manual transmissions have been in decline for decades, a new EPA report shows that 6.7% of new vehicles sold this year are equipped with a stick. Sadly, it's the highest percentage in the last five years . More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5694777&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[EPA Red Tape Keeps Chevy Volt Off The Road]]> General Motors execs say they're ready to start shipping the first Chevy Volts to dealers, but can't because the EPA hasn't given it a fuel economy window sticker. Probably finding just the right font for "Your Mileage May Vary" [AutoNews] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5692264&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[The EPA Thinks This Rolls-Royce Is A "Small Car"]]> I just realized the EPA classifies the 5,798 lb. Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe as a "small car." Just to put that in perspective, the 3,217 lb. Honda Accord is classified as a "large car." This is ridiculous. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5691587&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[EPA Approves 15% Ethanol Content For Gas Blends]]> 15% Ethanol? Yes, Iowa is the new Saudi Arabia. [Consumer Reports] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5663103&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[GM Replacing 25,800 Hybrid Battery Packs...When It Gets Enough]]> General Motors has to replace the battery packs in every Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura and Saturn Vue hybrid sold since 2007, some 25,800 U.S. vehicles. The problem? It doesn't have enough packs to fix what's broken. UPDATE below. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5649114&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[EPA Helps You Identify Awesome Cars]]> The EPA's released a list grading current cars by the new fuel economy window sticker standard. We've cut it down to some cars you might actually want. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5627744&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[New Fuel Economy Window Stickers Chock Full 'O Numbers]]> One of the draft window stickers released today will give buyers of 2012 models efficiency data for gas and electric vehicles. U.S. regulators want you to decide: How do you like letter grades? UPDATE: Automakers give it a "F." More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5625482&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[How To Get 99.7 Mpg From A Geo Metro]]> One year ago, Darin Cosgrove of Metrompg.com entered his Geo Metro in the Green Grand Prix fuel-economy competition. Over the course of the event, he coaxed his 12-year-old car to almost 100 mpg! Here's how he did it. —Ed. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5558345&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[The Ten Most Fuel-Efficient Cars Since 1984]]> According to the Environmental Protection Agency, at least half of the ten most efficient cars built since 1984 are small cars built before 2000. Better yet, they had manual transmissions! Progress? Ha! Take that hybrid beige-lovers! More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5559235&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[The Geo Metro Is One Of The Greatest Cars Ever Built]]> The Geo Metro often serves as a punch line for small-car jokes, but even modest machines have their benefits. To illustrate this, we've invited Jalopnik reader Matt Moore to speak about the distinguished joys of the sweet Met life. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5533480&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[How Much Gas America Burns, Per Person]]> This colorful graphic shows America's relative gas consumption per capita. New York is low, Wyoming is high, and Texas looks even bigger in red. Neat! [Infrastructurist] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5527211&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Your SUV Uses More Fuel Than a Boeing 737]]> On a per-passenger basis, the average SUV uses more fuel than a Boeing 737, an Amtrak train, and the average bus combined. Also, 40 Burger King Whoppers hold as much energy as one gallon of gas. Click to enlarge. [Good.is] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5520700&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Obama Unveils New Fuel Economy Rules]]> President Obama unveiled new, unified fuel standards today: 35.5 MPG fleet-wide by 2016. [Forbes] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5360051&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Full List Of Disqualified Cars Under Cash For Clunkers Refresh]]> Jalopnik brings you this exclusive first full list of the disqualified cash for clunkers vehicles. Below, the cars recently made eligible and ineligible after the EPA "refresh." More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5324978&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[EPA Secretly Changing MPG Numbers Ahead Of Cash For Clunkers, Screwing Consumers]]> Consumers hoping to trade in their old "clunkers" for new vehicles through the Cash for Clunkers (or CARS) program are discovering the EPA changed fuel economy numbers for some cars last week, making it impossible to trade them in! Update. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5323941&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Ballyhoed New CAFE Standards Riddled With Hummer-Sized Loopholes]]> When Obama unveiled new fuel standards we decried the end of fun cars and pointed out how far most automakers are from meeting new-for-2016 fuel standards. It turns out, thanks to Hummer-sized loopholes like your car's air-conditioning, automakers should be able to meet them with little fear. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5265996&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[2010 Toyota Camry Fuel Economy Increased To 33 MPG, Matches Chevy Malibu]]> The newly-revealed 2010 Toyota Camry's fuel economy officially increased to 33 MPG, matching the previous high-mileage champs, the Chevy Malibu, Saturn Aura and Pontiac G6. Well, that was a fun race, wasn't it? [Kicking Tires] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5139722&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Ford Fusion New Mid-Size Fuel Economy Champ, Bests Toyota, Honda]]> The I4-equipped 2010 Ford Fusion is now the most fuel-efficient mid-size sedan in America with fuel economy of 34 MPG highway and 23 MPG city, besting the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5127389&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[New EPA Fuel Economy Guide Reveals Ten Most Fuel Efficient Vehicles For 2009]]> The Environmental Protection Agency just released their 2009 EPA Fuel Economy Guide and we've pored through the hot-off-the-presses data to pull out this list of the ten most fuel efficient cars for sale in the US next year. Not surprisingly, the Toyota Prius once again tops the list with a combined 48 mpg city/45 mpg highway performance. Though hybrids take four of the top five spots, the Volkswagen Jetta/Jetta SportWagen Diesels cracked the top ten with a 30/41 mpg rating. Also showing up in the lineup for the first time is the new Chevy Cobalt XFE with a fuel economy rating of 25/37 mpg. The rest of the list and the top performers in each category below.

The Ten Most Fuel Efficient Vehicles For 2009

 We've provided you two lists, one of the top ten vehicles ranked by highest fuel economy in city driving, the other, by highest fuel economy on the highway Make Model: City or Highway By City: 1.) Toyota Prius: 48 2.) Honda Civic Hybrid: 40 3.) Nissan Altima Hybrid: 35 4.) Ford Escape/Mariner Hybrid 2WD: 34 5.) Smart Fortwo: 33 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 33 7.) Volkswagen Jetta/SportWagen Diesel: 30 8.) Toyota Yaris: 29 9.) Mini Cooper: 28 Honda FIt: 28 By Highway 1.) Toyota Prius: 45 Honda Civic Hybrid: 45 3.) Volkswagen Jetta/SportWagen Diesel: 41 Smart Fortwo: 41 5.) Chevy Cobalt/Pontiac G5 XFE: 37 Mini Cooper: 37 7.) Toyota Yaris: 36 Honda Civic/Civic CNG: 36 9.) Chevy Cobalt/Pontiac G5: 35 Toyota Corolla/Honda Fit: 35 Ford Focus: 35

The Most Fuel Efficient Cars By Category

 This list covers the most fuel efficient cars by EPA category. Two-Seater Cars Smart ForTwo: 33/41 Minicompact Cars Mini Cooper: 28/37 Compact Cars Honda Civic Hybrid: 40/45 Midsize Cars Toyota Prius Hybrid: 48/45 Small Station Wagons Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Diesel: 30/41 Midsize Station Wagons Kia Rondo: 20/27 Small Pickup Trucks Ford Ranger 2WD: 21/26 Standard Pickup Trucks Chevrolet C15 Silverado/GMC Sierra Hybrid: 21/22 Cargo Vans Chevrolet/GMC G1500: 15/20 Minivans Mazda Mazda5: 22/28 Sport Utility Vehicles Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner/Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD: 34/31 [Source: FuelEconomy.gov] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5067156&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Cheney Accused of Conspiring Against California Emissions Law]]> According to the Guardian, Vice President Dick Cheney masterminded the EPA's recent decision to deny California the ability to impose tough new vehicle emissions limits. Governor Schwarzenegger has described the EPA's ruling as "legally indefensible." More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=337372&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[California Denied Bid For Stricter Emissions, Schwarzenegger Will Be Back]]> What do you get for the auto industry that just sucked up a new fuel economy bill? A book? Maybe some nice chocolates? If you're President Bush why not deny California's bid to impose stricter auto emissions, thereby discouraging other states from doing the same? As we mentioned in our guide to emissions laws, states have to apply for waivers if they want laws different from the federal statutes. Automakers are pleased as punch regarding the decision, while the Californian Gov and environmentalists are a little peeved (and ready to sue). Full press release from the Governator below the jump. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=336141&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Governator and California Sue EPA Over Car Emissions]]> Things are about to get exciting if you love hot, government-on-government litigious action. The State of California today sued the Environmental Protection Agency in order to get permission to impose stricter auto emissions standards. This all goes back to a law passed in California two years ago that would require 2009 models to meet higher guidelines, which has yet to get an enforcement waiver from the EPA. If they're denied, Governor Schwarzenegger told reporters "We sue again, and sue again and sue again until we get it," thus setting himself up for countless "I'll be back" jokes. We can't imagine any reason the Bush administration would want to stall this law... Full press release from the Governator's Office below the jump. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=320621&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Screw CAFE, California Wants 43.7 MPG: Automakers to Appeal States-Rights Ruling]]> As if automakers already didn't need blood-pressure meds from the gub'ment's proposed CAFE changes, the industry's now preparing to make another run at state exhaust regulations. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers is appealing a district-court ruling this past September that upholds states' ability to regulate exhaust emissions. Automakers had argued that federal law pre-empted state rules, which they say are overly strict. California, for example, recently upped the ante with a required 30 percent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2016 — with a phase-in starting in 2009. Automakers say the new regs are too much too soon, noting that to hit California's top mark, their cars must average 43.7 mpg. As they say in Pall Mall, "That's not bloody likely." More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=308027&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[EPA Who? Some Toyota Dealers Sticking With Outdated Prius Mileage Figures]]> With the EPA's new test methods for calculating fuel-economy estimates in effect for model-year 2008, some new models will get updated numbers on their stickers. For instance, the EPA's figures for the Toyota Prius have dropped from 60 city/51 highway miles per gallon to 48/45. With less marketing value to be gained from the arguably more realistic numbers, some dealerships have decided they'd do the righteous thing, and just stick with the original numbers. A survey of 200 Toyota dealers by CNW Marketing Research shows 33% of dealers still tout the 2008 model year Prius as a 60-mpg machine. And who's blowing the whistle on such dealers of compromised scruples? Other Toyota dealers who are playing by the rules. It's been reported that some of the noncomplying dealers have placed ads featuring with the old numbers on radio and TV rather than in newspapers, where there would be a paper trail of their violations. Hello? YouTube? [GM Inside News] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=305323&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[EPA: You Can Trust The 2008 Mileage Estimates, Really!]]> We've all known for a long time that EPA fuel economy estimates should be taken with a grain of salt. Well, actually, with a bucket of salt, as the testing was done to simulate a very patient 85-year-old behind the wheel, on a road lined with by-the-book traffic cops (for example, the hardest acceleration used was the equivalent of zero to 60 in 18 seconds). Now the EPA says they'll be revising their tests (which had remained unchanged since 1984) using higher speeds, air conditioning, and colder outside temperatures. Hybrid vehicles will take the biggest estimated-mileage hit, no doubt diluting the sense of smug superiority held by their owners. [New York Times] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=300351&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ Ann Arbor EPA lab comes up with 93 gadgets...]]> Ann Arbor EPA lab comes up with 93 gadgets that don't help save gas. [Detroit News] More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=283742&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[A Major Monday Meijer Dilemma: Fill Up For Cheap Or Help Out The Environment]]> With the mercury rising into the 90's, today's the first ozone action day of the year in Southeast Michigan. Coincidentally it's happening just as prices are beginning to rise, which according to AAA's Michigan office, the average price for a gallon of regular rose by a penny — to hit $3.04 today. Which is why the Detroit News is cluing us in on an interesting AM dilemma. Bargain box store Meijer making the move upward this afternoon as well according to text alerts sent to consumers in the area that they'll be pumping up the price at 1:30 PM at a local area store. Seems like you'd expect a flood of locals to hit the station during lunch break. But the wrinkle is because today's an ozone action day, you're urged not to fill up your tank until after 1:30 PM. Thus the dilemma: ignoring for a moment how dick it was for Meijer to pop up prices on an ozone action day — do you fill up on the cheap this morning before the price change, or do you wait until after the EPA says it's best for the area to fill up, but feel a lighter pocketbook because of it? Talk amongst yourself below and let us know what you'll do. – Ray Wert More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=269794&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Pole-Smoking! Supreme Court Takes EPA To Task Over Failure To Regulate Tailpipe Emissions]]> This one's just breaking and we haven't read the entire decision yet from the Supreme Court, but here's the basics — cribbed from our friends at CNBC:
"The court had three questions before it. Do states have the right to sue the EPA to challenge its decision? Does the Clean Air Act give EPA the authority to regulate tailpipe emissions of greenhouse gases? Does EPA have the discretion not to regulate those emissions?"
The answers to the three questions popped out today in magic eight-ball-like fashion:
1.) Yes.
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]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=248900&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Mileage Will Vary: EPA Changes Rules On Fuel Economy To Reflect Reality]]> The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final changes in rules on fuel economy first proposed last January after mileage tests were last updated in 1985, and as most consumers know, don't at all reflect reality. Whether you're driving a Prius or an Explorer, the mileage on dealer stickers provide nothing more than an overly optimistic view of driving reality. Although no word yet on the specific changes, which will include a redesigned label for the Monroney sticker, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (NAMBLA) says its new website www.mileagewillvary.com will grudgingly provide spin details on the changes. – Ray Wert More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=220943&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Government to Test Hydraulic Hybrid in Garbage Truck]]> The hydraulic hybrid-drive system the EPA may or may not have stolen appropriated from a guy named Car Man (or thereabouts) is ready for more real-world tests, the Wall Street Journal reports. The govs that be are planning to roll out their hydraulic system in a Peterbilt garbage truck, to be marketed by a Cleveland company starting next year. The truck uses a hybrid combination of diesel engine and hydraulic pump that saves braking energy as pressure, which it releases as force. UPS has been testing a similar system on two of its gajillion trucks since June. More »
]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=195756&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Jalopnik Emissions: Hari-Kari Edition]]> • Police in Japan find two dead, one in critical condition in apparent group suicide attempt in car. No word yet on whether the car was a Daihatsu Charade or a Subarau Justy [Pravda]
• Man jailed for allegedly shooting at a car on Indiana highway. No word yet on whether the car was a Daihatsu Charade or a Subaru Justy. [WKYT]
• Marketing idea of the week: Smack your company logo on the family Ford Escape. [eBay via Gridskipper]
• Chrysler announces a voluntary recall of 268,800 vehicles from 2005-2006 to replace the...windshield wiper blade. We'll give $10 for the first person to send in a video of them going in to have the wiper replaced. Bonus $5 if you can fake a horror story of almost losing your life due to the wiper blade on camera in front of the technician. [Detroit News]
• Commercial truck prices rising due to new EPA regulations. Five consumers care. [Detroit News]
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]]> http://jalopnik.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=161730&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Mercury in Switches Big Prob, Says EPA]]> We love mercury. It's all shiny and weird and molten and heavy. Back in 7th grade, we had a container full of it in science class. Then some girl dropped it and they had to call in a Haz-Mat crew to clean the place up. And now the Feds are working with automakers, recyclers and the steel industry to remove the mercury content from junked cars before they're sent to the crusher. According to the EPA, dead autos contribute 11 tons of quicksilver to the environment every year. More »
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