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How the EPA tests fuel economy
We all know the expression "Your mileage may vary" - ever wonder why? This article explains how the US EPA arrives at its fuel-economy methods, details the MPG testing procedure, and talks about changes that will put more realistic fuel-economy MPG numbers on cars' stickers starting in 2008.
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