Fuel Economy Rises 5th Straight Year & New Light Labeling Standard?
FTC Proposes New Output-Based Labels for Light Bulbs - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing a new way to label light bulbs in order to address newer energy-efficient technologies. The proposal calls for an emphasis on light output rather than energy consumption.
EPA: Fuel Economy for New Vehicles Rises for Fifth Straight Year - The average fuel economy for cars and light trucks has increased only slightly for model year 2009, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The report also notes that fuel economy has steadily increased and carbon dioxide emissions have steadily decreased since 2004.