Energy Department, EPA Release 2013 Annual Fuel Economy Guide

The 2013 Scion iQ EV, a minicompact, is the top rated car in the 2013 Fuel Economy Guide.
Credit: Scion

The Energy Department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on December 6 released the 2013 Fuel Economy Guide, giving consumers information to help them choose the most fuel-efficient and lowest greenhouse gas-emitting vehicles. The 2013 models include efficient and low-emission vehicles in a variety of classes and sizes, but notable this year is the growing availability of hybrids and the increasing number of electric vehicles (EV).

This year's guide gives consumers a broad range of information that they can use to select their next fuel-efficient vehicle, whether they want to consider an EV or one that uses a more conventional fuel. For the first time, the EPA and the Energy Department have added a second top ten list of most efficient vehicles—separating advanced technology vehicles from conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles. Electric and plug-in hybrid electric models are the most fuel-efficient and lowest-emission vehicles available and are becoming more common. At the same time, consumers may still look up the conventional gasoline and diesel models that offer superior fuel efficiency.

The overall highest-ranking vehicle was the Scion iQ EV, a minicompact with a 121 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) rating. Some of the other cars topping their classes are: the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Plug-in Hybrid and 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid, which tied for best in the midsized class with 58 MPGe for use of both electricity and gasoline; the 2013 Tesla Model S (60 kilowatt-hour battery pack), ranked best in the large car class with a 95 MPGe rating; and the 2013 Toyota Prius v, which topped the midsized wagon class with a 42 miles per gallon rating. See the Energy Department press release and the www.fueleconomy.gov website.

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DOE, EPA release of 2012 annual fuel economy guide

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2012 Full electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV was after the year 2012 fuel economy guide most economical with a 112 miles per gallon average rated.
Credit card: Mitsubishi

DOE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published on 16 November 2012 fuel economy guide. The manual contains information with which consumers can choose one of more efficient vehicles that save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Operate during fuel-saving vehicles in a variety of fuel types, classes and sizes come many new technology advanced vehicles debut at this year's each year a list of the top fuel economy performers. 2012 Full electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV top this list after a conversion from gas electric account was in a 112 miles per gallon (mpg) average type. The electric vehicle Nissan leaf, the Azure Dynamics transit connect electric van, the plug-in hybrid Chevrolet Volt and last year's leader, the Toyota Prius hybrid, the top five spots rounded.

Fuel pump industry leader within each category - of two-seater to large SUVs - widely available products, such as traditional gasoline models and clean diesel. Some models 2012 be voluntarily a new fuel economy show and eco-label, fuel consumers of comprehensive efficiency provides information, including the five year fuel costs or savings when compared to the average vehicle as new greenhouse gases and smog reviews. These labels are 2013 model year will be required.

The online rankings are the vehicles with the lowest fuel consumption. Each vehicle offers an estimated annual fuel costs of listing in the Guide. The estimate is calculated based on the vehicle of mpg rating and national estimates for annual mileage and fuel prices. The online version of the Handbook allows consumers to enter of their local gas prices and the typical driving habits get personalized fuel cost estimates. See the DOE press release ©, the complete manual and 2012 fuel economy heads of State and Government.

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