§600.306-12. Fuel economy label—special requirements for compressed natural gas vehicles.
40 C.F.R. § 600.306-12
Fuel economy labels for dedicated natural gas vehicles must meet the specifications described in § 600.302, with the following modifications:
Include the following statement instead of the statement specified in § 600.302-12(b)(4): “Actual results will vary for many reasons, including driving conditions and how you drive and maintain your vehicle. The average new vehicle gets a MPG and costs $b to fuel over 5 years. Cost estimates are based on c miles per year at $d per gasoline gallon equivalent. Vehicle emissions are a significant cause of global warming and smog.” For a, b, c, and d, insert the appropriate values established by EPA.
Include the following elements instead of the information identified in § 600.302-12(c)(1):
The heading “Fuel Economy” near the top left corner of the field.
The combined fuel economy value as determined in § 600.311 below the heading. Include the expression “combined city/hwy” below this number.
The logo specified in § 600.302-12(b)(3)(ii) to the left of the combined fuel economy value.
The units identifier and specific fuel economy ratings to the right of the combined fuel economy value as follows:
Include the term “MPGe” in the upper portion of the designated space.
Include the city fuel economy value determined in § 600.311 in the lower left portion of the designated space. Include the expression “city” below this number.
Include the highway fuel economy value determined in § 600.311 in the lower right portion of the designated space. Include the expression “highway” below this number.
The fuel consumption rate determined in § 600.311, to the right of the fuel economy information. Include the expression “equivalent gallons per 100 miles” below the numerical value.
The sub-heading “Driving Range” below the combined fuel economy value. Below this sub-heading, insert a horizontal range bar nominally 80 mm long to show how far the vehicle can drive when fully fueled. Include a vehicle logo at the right end of the range bar. Include the following left-justified expression inside the range bar: “When fully fueled, vehicle can travel about * * *””. Below the right end of the range bar, include the expression “x miles”; complete the expression by identifying the appropriate value for total driving range from § 600.311. Include numbers below the bar showing the scale, with numbers starting at 0 and increasing in equal increments. Use good engineering judgment to divide the range bar into four, five, or six increments.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[76 FR 39562, July 6, 2011]
Source
Source: 41 FR 49761, Nov. 10, 1976, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 32901—23919q, Pub. L. 109-58.
Source
Source: 41 FR 38685, Sept. 10, 1976, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[76 FR 39562, July 6, 2011]