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U.S. Proposes Grading Cars On Emissions, Efficiency
"Truth in labeling empowers Americans to make informed real world choices that save our families money, reduce our dependence on oil, and cut heat-trapping greenhouse gases,"
- Vickie Patton, the general counsel for the Environmental Defense Fund
Gasoline misers like the Toyota Prius would get an 'A-' while muscle cars -- including the Ferrari 612 -- would get a 'D' under a labeling program proposed by Obama administration, which wants to convince consumers to buy vehicles that use less energy.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation proposed on Monday that fuel economy labels on the windows of new cars in showrooms compare both mileage and emissions of gases blamed for global warming.
They said the new labels, which they hope will start with the 2012 model year, would give consumers more information about the monetary -- and environmental -- costs of running their vehicles.