Tell The EPA What You Think!

The EPA has posted some prototype fuel economy labels on their web site, and is asking for the public to comment. You can see them in their full detail here.

There are two proposed
designs. The first shows a large letter grade (also color coded), Green A, Yellow B, Orange C, and Red D. Apparently, everyone passes--F's are not allowed to go on sale?

The second shows some Star Trek style sliding indicators, and leaves out the letter grades, but keeps the color coding.

The EPA is inviting public comment as part of its rulemaking, and you can fill out the form at the bottom of the page and hit "send" to give them a piece of your mind.

I have already voted for Form 2 (the simpler one on the right). I think the letter grade Form 1 is too cluttered, and I don't agree with the way they are assigning letter grades. As much as I hate to sound like a whiny pre-med, the grades need to be on a curve--you can't really compare Silverados with Subarus, can you? The grades should really be assigned among like vehicles.

I also think that the fuel/energy efficiency report should be as simple as possible. Ideally, the form should present one universal metric--MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent), which recalculates all energy consumption into units we are used to, miles per gallon of EPA standard test gasoline. The MPGe also is closely related to CO2 production, so I would leave the CO2 data off of the label completely. MPGe tells you everything most people really care to know.

The fuel const estimate is neat, but how often will they update the number? What if the label is based on $2.70 gasoline and $0.12 electricity, but in fact gas is $3.50 and electricity is now $0.20/kWHr? Will we be constantly reminded now that not only our mileage may vary, but our fuel cost may vary as well?

So that's my advice to the EPA, and my comment as well. Keep it simple, leave the grades off, and be careful about the energy cost assumptions.



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SOLD - JZZ 30 - Soarer Half Cut

Sold To Customer From Bosnia and Herzegovina
This Half Cut Model - Soarer JZZ 30 - Engine 1JZ - GTE - Manual , Selling Together With Long Shaft / Rear Axle With Complete Frame / Petrol Tank And Some Aftermarket Parts

What You See In The Photos Are What You Get

To View Engine Idling , Please Click Video Below :-



Video For The Rear Axle



General View Of The Front Half Cut

General View Of The Digital Speedometer

Speedometer Reading :- 117801


Chassis Number

Front View Of The Engine

Side View Of The Engine

Side View Of The Engine

Inner Part Of The Engine

Front Turbo

Closed View Of The Front Turbo

Bottom View Of The Front Turbo

Top View Of The Rear Turbo

Bottom View Of The Rear Turbo

Front View Of The Manual GearBox

Side View Of The Manual GearBox

Side View Of The Manual GearBox

AfterMarket Intercooler

Top View Of The AfterMarket Intercooler

Front Bumper - FibreGlass

The Front Bumper - Brand :- BN Sports


Consol Box / HandBrake Handle And Long Shaft

Petrol Tank With Fuel Pump Attached

Rear Axle With Complete Frame

Rear View Of The Half Cut

SOLD - JZX 90 - Half Cut

Sold To Customer From Bosnia and Herzegovina
This Half Cut Is JZX 90 - Model - Mark II - Engine - 1JZ-GTE - Auto , Selling Together With Long Shaft, Petrol Tank And Rear Axle With Complete Frame

What You See Is What You Get

To View Engine Idling , Click Video Below :-



General View Of The Half Cut

General View Of The Speedometer

Mileage Reading :- 060882


Driver Side HeadLamp - In Good Condition

Driver Side Fender - In Good Condition

Passenger Side - HeadLamp - In Good Condition

Passenger Side Fender - Dent

Yellow Circle Indicate Dent Area

General View Of The Engine

Closed Up View Of The Engine

Side View Of The Engine

Side View Of The Engine

Inner Part Of The Engine

Front Turbo

Rear Turbo

General View Of The Auto Gear Box

Side View Of The Auto Gear Box

Side View Of The Auto Gear Box

No Oil Stained On The Auto Gear Box

Rear Axle With Complete Frame / Petrol Tank With Pump Attached

Long Shaft / Petrol Tank And Rear Axle

Rear View Of The Half Cut