600.307-86—Fuel economy label format requirements.
(i)
Rectangular in shape with a minimum height of 4.5 inches (114 mm) and a minimum length of 7.0 inches (178 mm) as depicted in Appendix VIII.
(2)
The top 50 percent of the total fuel economy label area shall contain only the following information and in the same format depicted in the label format in Appendix VIII:
(i)
The titles “CITY MPG” and “HIGHWAY MPG”, centered over the applicable fuel economy estimates, in bold caps 10 points in size,
(ii)
The city and highway fuel economy estimates calculated in accordance with § 600.209 (a) and (b) ,
(iv)
The phrase “Compare this [vehicle/truck] to others in the FREE GAS MILEAGE GUIDE available at the dealer,” shall be “dropped-out” of the top border as depicted in the sample label format in Appendix VIII. The phrase shall be in lower case in a medium condensed type except for the words “FREE GAS MILEAGE GUIDE” which shall be capitalized in a bold condensed type and no smaller than 12 points in size.
(i)
The [vehicle/truck] description, as described in paragraph (c) or (d) of this section, when applicable.
(ii)
(A)
A statement: “Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and [vehicle's/truck's] condition. Results reported to EPA indicate that the majority of [vehicle/truck] with these estimates will achieve between __ and __ mpg in the city, and between __ and __ mpg on the highway.”
(1) The lower range values shall be determined by multiplying the city and highway estimates by 0.85, then rounding to the next lower integer value.
(2) The upper range values shall be determined by multiplying the city and highway estimates by 1.15 and rounding to the next higher integer value.
(iii)
(A)
A statement: “For comparison shopping, all [vehicles/trucks] classified as [insert category as determined in § 600.315] have been issued mileage ratings ranging from __ to __ mpg city and __ to __ mpg highway.” (The range values are those determined in accordance with § 600.311.) Or, when applicable,
(B)
A statement: “A range of fuel economy values for other [vehicles/trucks] classified as [insert category as determined in § 600.315] is not available at this time.” or by the statement: “Not available.”
(iv)
(A)
The statement: “Estimated Annual Fuel Cost:” followed by the appropriate value calculated in accordance with paragraph (g) or (h) of this section.
(B)
At the manufacturers option, it may include the fuel cost and the annual mileage interval used to determine the annual fuel cost.
(v)
For the 1986 model year only, the statement: “Under EPA's previous fuel economy program, used prior to the 1985 model, year this [vehicle/truck] would have received a single estimate of [insert unadjusted city value, rounded to the nearest whole mpg, as determined in § 600.207(b)] mpg.”
(vi)
(A)
The Gas Guzzler statement, when applicable (see paragraph (f) of this section), must be centered on a separate line between the bottom border and the Estimated Annual Fuel Cost statements. The words “Gas Guzzler” shall be highlighted.
(B)
The type size shall be at least as large as the largest type size in the bottom 50 percent of the label.
(4)
The maximum type size for the statements located in the lower 50 percent of the label shall not exceed 10 points in size.
(b)
(1)
The city mpg number shall be displayed on the left and the highway mpg number displayed on the right.
(2)
(i)
Except for the digit “one,” each mpg digit shall measure at least 0.35 inches by 0.6 inches (9×15 mm) in width and height respectively.
(ii)
The digit “one,” shall measure at least 0.2 inches by 0.6 inches (5×15 mm) in width and height respectively.
(4)
(i)
MPG digits not printed as a single character shall be made of a matrix of smaller characters. This matrix shall be at least four characters wide by five characters high (with the exception of three characters wide for the numerical character denoting “one”.)
(ii)
The small characters shall be made of successive overstrikes to form a reasonably dark and continuous line that approximates a single large character.
(5)
(i)
If manufacturer chooses to enlarge the label from that depicted in Appendix VIII the logo and the fuel economy label values, including the titles “CITY MPG” and “HIGHWAY MPG”, must be increased in the same proportion.
(ii)
The area bounded by the bottom of the fuel pump logo to the top of the border must continue to represent at least 50 percent of the available label area.
(3)
Engine displacement, in cubic inches, cubic centi-meters, or liters whichever is consistent with the customary description of that engine;
(5)
Additional engine description, if necessary to distinguish otherwise identical model types, as approved by the Administrator;
(9)
California emission control system usage, if applicable and if the Administrator determines that automobiles intended for sale in the State of California are likely to exhibit significant differences in fuel economy from those intended for sale in other states.
(e)
Where the fuel economy label is incorporated with the pricing information sticker, the applicable vehicle description, as set forth in paragraph (c) or (d) of this section, does not have to be repeated if the information is readily found on the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act label.
(f)
(1)
For fuel economy labels of passenger automobile model types requiring a tax statement under § 600.513, the phrase “* * * Gas Guzzler Tax: $___ * * * ”.
(2)
The tax value required by this paragraph shall be based on the combined fuel economy value for the model type calculated in accordance with § 600.207 and rounded to the nearest 0.1 mpg. Adjustments in accordance with § 600.209 will not be used to determine the tax liability.
(g) General labels.
The annual fuel cost estimate for operating an automobile included in a model type shall be computed by using values for the fuel cost per gallon and average annual mileage, predetermined by the Administrator, and the fuel economy determined in § 600.209(d).
(iii)
The average, rounded to the nearest 0.0001 gallons per mile of the fuel economy value determined in § 600.209(d) for a model type.
(2)
The product computed in (g)(1) and rounded to the nearest dollar per year will comprise the annual fuel cost estimate that appears on general labels for the model type.
(h) Specific labels.
The annual fuel cost estimate for operating an automobile included in a vehicle configuration will be computed by using values for the fuel cost per gallon and average annual mileage and the fuel economy determined in paragraph (h)(1)(iii) of this section.
(iii)
The inverse, rounded to the nearest 0.0001 gallons per mile, of the fuel economy value determined in § 600.206(a)(2)(iii) for a vehicle configuration (city and highway values will be adjusted by the factors in § 600.209 (a) and (b) and combined according to § 600.209(d) before the calculation).
(2)
The product computed in (h)(1) of this section and rounded to the nearest dollar per year will comprise the annual fuel cost estimate that appears on specific labels for that vehicle configuration.
Code of Federal Regulations
(i)
Rectangular in shape with a minimum height of 4.5 inches (114 mm) and a minimum length of 7.0 inches (178 mm) as depicted in appendix VIII.
(2)
The top 50 percent of the total fuel economy label area shall contain only the following information and in the same format depicted in the label format in appendix VIII:
(i)
The titles “CITY MPG” and “HIGHWAY MPG”, centered over the applicable fuel economy estimates, in bold caps 10 points in size,
(ii)
The city and highway fuel economy estimates calculated in accordance with § 600.209 (a) and (b) ,
(iv)
The phrase “Compare this [vehicle/truck] to others in the FREE GAS MILEAGE GUIDE available at the dealer,” shall be “dropped-out” of the top border as depicted in the sample label format in appendix VIII. The phrase shall be in lower case in a medium condensed type except for the words “FREE GAS MILEAGE GUIDE” which shall be capitalized in a bold condensed type and no smaller than 12 points in size.
(i)
The [vehicle/truck] description, as described in paragraph (c) or (d) of this section, when applicable.
(ii)
(A)
A statement: “Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and [vehicle's/truck's] condition. Results reported to EPA indicate that the majority of [vehicle/truck] with these estimates will achieve between __ and __ mpg in the city, and between __ and __ mpg on the highway.”
(1) The lower range values shall be determined by multiplying the city and highway estimates by 0.85, then rounding to the next lower integer value.
(2) The upper range values shall be determined by multiplying the city and highway estimates by 1.15 and rounding to the next higher integer value.
(iii)
(A)
A statement: “For comparison shopping, all [vehicles/trucks] classified as [insert category as determined in § 600.315] have been issued mileage ratings ranging from __ to __ mpg city and __ to __ mpg highway.” (The range values are those determined in accordance with § 600.311.) Or, when applicable,
(B)
A statement: “A range of fuel economy values for other [vehicles/trucks] classified as [insert category as determined in § 600.315] is not available at this time.” or by the statement: “Not available.”
(iv)
(A)
The statement: “Estimated Annual Fuel Cost:” followed by the appropriate value calculated in accordance with paragraph (g) or (h) of this section.
(B)
At the manufacturers option, it may include the fuel cost and the annual mileage interval used to determine the annual fuel cost.
(v)
For the 1986 model year only, the statement: “Under EPA's previous fuel economy program, used prior to the 1985 model, year this [vehicle/truck] would have received a single estimate of [insert unadjusted city value, rounded to the nearest whole mpg, as determined in § 600.207(b)] mpg.”
(vi)
(A)
The Gas Guzzler statement, when applicable (see paragraph (f) of this section), must be centered on a separate line between the bottom border and the Estimated Annual Fuel Cost statements. The words “Gas Guzzler” shall be highlighted.
(B)
The type size shall be at least as large as the largest type size in the bottom 50 percent of the label.
(4)
The maximum type size for the statements located in the lower 50 percent of the label shall not exceed 10 points in size.
(b)
(1)
The city mpg number shall be displayed on the left and the highway mpg number displayed on the right.
(2)
(i)
Except for the digit “one,” each mpg digit shall measure at least 0.35 inches by 0.6 inches (9×15 mm) in width and height respectively.
(ii)
The digit “one,” shall measure at least 0.2 inches by 0.6 inches (5×15 mm) in width and height respectively.
(4)
(i)
MPG digits not printed as a single character shall be made of a matrix of smaller characters. This matrix shall be at least four characters wide by five characters high (with the exception of three characters wide for the numerical character denoting “one”.)
(ii)
The small characters shall be made of successive overstrikes to form a reasonably dark and continuous line that approximates a single large character.
(5)
(i)
If manufacturer chooses to enlarge the label from that depicted in appendix VIII the logo and the fuel economy label values, including the titles “CITY MPG” and “HIGHWAY MPG”, must be increased in the same proportion.
(ii)
The area bounded by the bottom of the fuel pump logo to the top of the border must continue to represent at least 50 percent of the available label area.
(3)
Engine displacement, in cubic inches, cubic centi-meters, or liters whichever is consistent with the customary description of that engine;
(5)
Additional engine description, if necessary to distinguish otherwise identical model types, as approved by the Administrator;
(9)
California emission control system usage, if applicable and if the Administrator determines that automobiles intended for sale in the State of California are likely to exhibit significant differences in fuel economy from those intended for sale in other states.
(e)
Where the fuel economy label is incorporated with the pricing information sticker, the applicable vehicle description, as set forth in paragraph (c) or (d) of this section, does not have to be repeated if the information is readily found on the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act label.
(f)
(1)
For fuel economy labels of passenger automobile model types requiring a tax statement under § 600.513, the phrase “* * * Gas Guzzler Tax: $___ * * * ”.
(2)
The tax value required by this paragraph shall be based on the combined fuel economy value for the model type calculated in accordance with § 600.207 and rounded to the nearest 0.1 mpg. Adjustments in accordance with § 600.209 will not be used to determine the tax liability.
(g) General labels.
The annual fuel cost estimate for operating an automobile included in a model type shall be computed by using values for the fuel cost per gallon and average annual mileage, predetermined by the Administrator, and the fuel economy determined in § 600.209(d).
(iii)
The average, rounded to the nearest 0.0001 gallons per mile of the fuel economy value determined in § 600.209(d) for a model type.
(2)
The product computed in (g)(1) and rounded to the nearest dollar per year will comprise the annual fuel cost estimate that appears on general labels for the model type.
(h) Specific labels.
The annual fuel cost estimate for operating an automobile included in a vehicle configuration will be computed by using values for the fuel cost per gallon and average annual mileage and the fuel economy determined in paragraph (h)(1)(iii) of this section.
(iii)
The inverse, rounded to the nearest 0.0001 gallons per mile, of the fuel economy value determined in § 600.206(a)(2)(iii) for a vehicle configuration (city and highway values will be adjusted by the factors in § 600.209 (a) and (b) and combined according to § 600.209(d) before the calculation).
(2)
The product computed in (h)(1) of this section and rounded to the nearest dollar per year will comprise the annual fuel cost estimate that appears on specific labels for that vehicle configuration.