Sunday, May 20, 2007

Article: Hybrid Cars' Fantasy Mileage Ratings Drive Into the Sunset

Wired reports: "Hybrid car economics will face a new road test this month with the arrival of fresh models sporting revised mileage ratings from the Environmental Protection Agency. ... This year, new test standards have forced manufacturers to lower advertised efficiency claims on most models compared to previous years, and car lots are bracing for a tougher environment for hybrid sales."

The EPA's new standard for calculating estimated fuel economy has been updated. This new data reveals some interesting information about cars real fuel economy. Read the article to find out more.

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