According to The Times, industry groups are unhappy with the notion of assigning letter grades to cars -- particularly given that "the ratings favor fuel-efficient electric and hybrid models" (which is to be expected considering their higher fuel efficiency) -- and a second option being considered by the administration would include the same information, except without the grade.
One major difference in option one (displayed above) unmentioned by The Times is point number three -- the average savings in fuel costs over five years of ownership. This data point is not included in option number two, nor is it available in the current sticker. This piece of information seems pretty revolutionary, and could help give consumers more information upon which to base their automotive choices.
Both options also include environmental data not currently listed on the label, as well as a barcode that could be scanned using a smart phone to get additional information about the car in question (a neat idea, but probably one that wouldn't be greatly utilized by consumers -- at least not just yet).
If you have thoughts on these proposed labels, make your voice heard: submit a comment through the EPA website.
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