U.S. Department of Transportation Proposes New Fuel Economy Test Procedures for Alternative-Fueled Vehicles

Summary

The U.S. Department of Transportation has released a proposed rule outlining new fuel economy test procedures for alternative-fueled vehicles, aiming to improve the accuracy of fuel economy labels and provide incentives for manufacturers to produce more environmentally friendly vehicles.

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