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49 U.S.C. § 32908 — Fuel economy information
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**(a) Definitions.—** In this section—
(1) “automobile” includes an automobile rated at not more than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight regardless of whether the Secretary of Transportation has applied this chapter to the automobile under [section 32901(a)(3)(B) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32901/a/3/B&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) “dealer” means a person residing or located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States, and engaged in the sale or distribution of new automobiles to the first person (except a dealer buying as a dealer) that buys the automobile in good faith other than for resale.
**(b) Labeling Requirements and Contents.—**
(1) Under regulations of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, a manufacturer of automobiles shall attach a label to a prominent place on each automobile manufactured in a model year. The dealer shall maintain the label on the automobile. The label shall contain the following information:
(A) the fuel economy of the automobile.
(B) the estimated annual fuel cost of operating the automobile.
(C) the range of fuel economy of comparable automobiles of all manufacturers.
(D) a statement that a booklet is available from the dealer to assist in making a comparison of fuel economy of other automobiles manufactured by all manufacturers in that model year.
(E) the amount of the automobile fuel efficiency tax imposed on the sale of the automobile under section 4064 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ([26 U.S.C. 4064](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section4064&num=0&edition=prelim)).
(F) other information required or authorized by the Administrator that is related t
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**(a) Definitions.—** In this section—
(1) “automobile” includes an automobile rated at not more than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight regardless of whether the Secretary of Transportation has applied this chapter to the automobile under [section 32901(a)(3)(B) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32901/a/3/B&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) “dealer” means a person residing or located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States, and engaged in the sale or distribution of new automobiles to the first person (except a dealer buying as a dealer) that buys the automobile in good faith other than for resale.
**(b) Labeling Requirements and Contents.—**
(1) Under regulations of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, a manufacturer of automobiles shall attach a label to a prominent place on each automobile manufactured in a model year. The dealer shall maintain the label on the automobile. The label shall contain the following information:
(A) the fuel economy of the automobile.
(B) the estimated annual fuel cost of operating the automobile.
(C) the range of fuel economy of comparable automobiles of all manufacturers.
(D) a statement that a booklet is available from the dealer to assist in making a comparison of fuel economy of other automobiles manufactured by all manufacturers in that model year.
(E) the amount of the automobile fuel efficiency tax imposed on the sale of the automobile under section 4064 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ([26 U.S.C. 4064](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title26-section4064&num=0&edition=prelim)).
(F) other information required or authorized by the Administrator that is related to the information required by clauses (A)–(D) of this paragraph.
(2) The Administrator may allow a manufacturer to comply with this subsection by—
(A) disclosing the information on the label required under section 3 of the Automobile Information Disclosure Act ([15 U.S.C. 1232](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section1232&num=0&edition=prelim)); and
(B) including the statement required by paragraph (1)(E) of this subsection at a time and in a way that takes into account special circumstances or characteristics.
(3) For dedicated automobiles manufactured after model year 1992, the fuel economy of those automobiles under paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection is the fuel economy for those automobiles when operated on alternative fuel, measured under section 32905(a) or (c) of this title, multiplied by .15. Each label required under paragraph (1) of this subsection for dual fueled automobiles shall—
(A) indicate the fuel economy of the automobile when operated on gasoline or diesel fuel;
(B) clearly identify the automobile as a dual fueled automobile;
(C) clearly identify the fuels on which the automobile may be operated; and
(D) contain a statement informing the consumer that the additional information required by subsection (c)(2) of this section is published and distributed by the Secretary of Energy.
**(c) Fuel Economy Information Booklet.—**
(1) The Administrator shall prepare the booklet referred to in subsection (b)(1)(D) of this section. The booklet—
(A) shall be simple and readily understandable;
(B) shall contain information on fuel economy and estimated annual fuel costs of operating automobiles manufactured in each model year; and
(C) may contain information on geographical or other differences in estimated annual fuel costs.
(2)
(A) For dual fueled automobiles manufactured after model year 1992, the booklet published under paragraph (1) shall contain additional information on—
(i) the energy efficiency and cost of operation of those automobiles when operated on gasoline or diesel fuel as compared to those automobiles when operated on alternative fuel; and
(ii) the driving range of those automobiles when operated on gasoline or diesel fuel as compared to those automobiles when operated on alternative fuel.
(B) For dual fueled automobiles, the booklet published under paragraph (1) also shall contain—
(i) information on the miles a gallon achieved by the automobiles when operated on alternative fuel; and
(ii) a statement explaining how the information made available under this paragraph can be expected to change when the automobile is operated on mixtures of alternative fuel and gasoline or diesel fuel.
(3) The Secretary of Energy shall publish and distribute the booklet. The Administrator shall prescribe regulations requiring dealers to make the booklet available to prospective buyers.
**(d) Disclosure.—** A disclosure about fuel economy or estimated annual fuel costs under this section does not establish a warranty under a law of the United States or a State.
**(e) Violations.—** A violation of subsection (b) of this section is—
(1) a violation of section 3 of the Automobile Information Disclosure Act ([15 U.S.C. 1232](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section1232&num=0&edition=prelim)); and
(2) an unfair or deceptive act or practice in or affecting commerce under the Federal Trade Commission Act ([15 U.S.C. 41](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section41&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), except sections 5(m) and 18 ([15 U.S.C. 45(m)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section45/m&num=0&edition=prelim), 57a).
**(f) Consultation.—** The Administrator shall consult with the Federal Trade Commission and the Secretaries of Transportation and Energy in carrying out this section.
**(g) Consumer Information.—**
(1) **Program.—** — The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall develop and implement by rule a program to require manufacturers—
(A) to label new automobiles sold in the United States with—
(i) information reflecting an automobile’s performance on the basis of criteria that the Administrator shall develop, not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of the Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act, to reflect fuel economy and greenhouse gas and other emissions over the useful life of the automobile;
(ii) a rating system that would make it easy for consumers to compare the fuel economy and greenhouse gas and other emissions of automobiles at the point of purchase, including a designation of automobiles—
(I) with the lowest greenhouse gas emissions over the useful life of the vehicles; and
(II) the highest fuel economy; and
(iii) a permanent and prominent display that an automobile is capable of operating on an alternative fuel; and
(B) to include in the owner’s manual for vehicles capable of operating on alternative fuels information that describes that capability and the benefits of using alternative fuels, including the renewable nature and environmental benefits of using alternative fuels.
(2) **Consumer education.—**
(A) *In general.—* — The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall develop and implement by rule a consumer education program to improve consumer understanding of automobile performance described in paragraph (1)(A)(i) and to inform consumers of the benefits of using alternative fuel in automobiles and the location of stations with alternative fuel capacity.
(B) *Fuel savings education campaign.—* — The Secretary of Transportation shall establish a consumer education campaign on the fuel savings that would be recognized from the purchase of vehicles equipped with thermal management technologies, including energy efficient air conditioning systems and glass.
(3) **Fuel tank labels for alternative fuel automobiles.—** — The Secretary of Transportation shall by rule require a label to be attached to the fuel compartment of vehicles capable of operating on alternative fuels, with the form of alternative fuel stated on the label. A label attached in compliance with the requirements of section 32905(h) 11 See References in Text note below. is deemed to meet the requirements of this paragraph.
(4) **Rulemaking deadline.—** — The Secretary of Transportation shall issue a final rule under this subsection not later than 42 months after the date of the enactment of the Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act.
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Every manufacturer of new automobiles distributed in commerce shall, prior to the delivery of any new automobile to any dealer, or at or prior to the introduction date of new models delivered to a dealer prior to such introduction date, securely affix to the windshield, or side window of such automobile a label on which such manufacturer shall endorse clearly, distinctly and legibly true and correct entries disclosing the following information concerning such automobile—
**(a)** the make, model, and serial or identification number or numbers;
**(b)** the final assembly point;
**(c)** the name, and the location of the place of business, of the dealer to whom it is to be delivered;
**(d)** the name of the city or town at which it is to be delivered to such dealer;
**(e)** the method of transportation used in making delivery of such automobile, if driven or towed from final assembly point to place of delivery;
**(f)** the following information:
(1) the retail price of such automobile suggested by the manufacturer;
(2) the retail delivered price suggested by the manufacturer for each accessory or item of optional equipment, physically attached to such automobile at the time of its delivery to such dealer, which is not included within the price of such automobile as stated pursuant to paragraph (1);
(3) the amount charged, if any, to such dealer for the transportation of such automobile to the location at which it is delivered to such dealer; and
(4) the total of the amounts specified pursuant to paragraphs (1), (2), and (3);
**(g)** if one or more safety ratings for such automobile have been assigned and formally published or released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under the New Car Assessment Program, information about safety ratings that—
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This subchapter may be cited as the “Federal Trade Commission Act”.
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**(a) Imposition of tax** There is hereby imposed on the sale by the manufacturer of each automobile a tax determined in accordance with the following table: If the fuel economy of the model type in which the automobile falls is:The tax is: At least 22.5$0 At least 21.5 but less than 22.51,000 At least 20.5 but less than 21.51,300 At least 19.5 but less than 20.51,700 At least 18.5 but less than 19.52,100 At least 17.5 but less than 18.52,600 At least 16.5 but less than 17.53,000 At least 15.5 but less than 16.53,700 At least 14.5 but less than 15.54,500 At least 13.5 but less than 14.55,400 At least 12.5 but less than 13.56,400 Less than 12.57,700.
**(b) Definitions** For purposes of this section—
(1) **Automobile**
(A) *In general* — The term “automobile” means any 4-wheeled vehicle propelled by fuel—
(i) which is manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways (except any vehicle operated exclusively on a rail or rails), and
(ii) which is rated at 6,000 pounds unloaded gross vehicle weight or less.
(B) *Exception for certain vehicles* — The term “automobile” does not include any vehicle which is treated as a nonpassenger automobile under the rules which were prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation for purposes of [section 32901 of title 49](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32901&num=0&edition=prelim), United States Code, and which were in effect on the date of the enactment of this section.
(C) *Exception for emergency vehicles* — The term “automobile” does not include any vehicle sold for use and used—
(i) as an ambulance or combination ambulance-hearse,
(ii) by the United States or by a State or local government for police or other law enforcement purposes, or
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**(a) In general** To the maximum extent practicable, the Architect of the Capitol shall include energy efficiency and conservation measures, greenhouse gas emission reduction measures, and other appropriate environmental measures in the Capitol Complex Master Plan.
**(b) Report** Not later than 6 months after December 19, 2007, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, a report on the energy efficiency and conservation measures, greenhouse gas emission reduction measures, and other appropriate environmental measures included in the Capitol Complex Master Plan pursuant to subsection (a).
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**(a) Dedicated Automobiles.—** Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section or [section 32904(a)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32904/a/2&num=0&edition=prelim), for any model of dedicated automobile manufactured by a manufacturer after model year 1992, the fuel economy measured for that model shall be based on the fuel content of the alternative fuel used to operate the automobile. A gallon of a liquid alternative fuel used to operate a dedicated automobile is deemed to contain .15 gallon of fuel.
**(b) Dual Fueled Automobiles.—** Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section or [section 32904(a)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32904/a/2&num=0&edition=prelim), for any model of dual fueled automobile manufactured by a manufacturer in model years 1993 through 2019, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall measure the fuel economy for that model by dividing 1.0 by the sum of—
(1) .5 divided by the fuel economy measured under [section 32904(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32904/c&num=0&edition=prelim) when operating the model on gasoline or diesel fuel; and
(2) .5 divided by the fuel economy—
(A) measured under subsection (a) when operating the model on alternative fuel; or
(B) measured based on the fuel content of B20 when operating the model on B20, which is deemed to contain 0.15 gallon of fuel.
**(c) Gaseous Fuel Dedicated Automobiles.—** For any model of gaseous fuel dedicated automobile manufactured by a manufacturer after model year 1992, the Administrator shall measure the fuel economy for that model based on the fuel content of the ga
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A commission is created and established, to be known as the Federal Trade Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission), which shall be composed of five Commissioners, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Not more than three of the Commissioners shall be members of the same political party. The first Commissioners appointed shall continue in office for terms of three, four, five, six, and seven years, respectively, from September 26, 1914, the term of each to be designated by the President, but their successors shall be appointed for terms of seven years, except that any person chosen to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the unexpired term of the Commissioner whom he shall succeed: Provided, however, That upon the expiration of his term of office a Commissioner shall continue to serve until his successor shall have been appointed and shall have qualified..11 So in original. The President shall choose a chairman from the Commission’s membership. No Commissioner shall engage in any other business, vocation, or employment. Any Commissioner may be removed by the President for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. A vacancy in the Commission shall not impair the right of the remaining Commissioners to exercise all the powers of the Commission.
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In this subchapter, “aeronautics”, “air commerce”, and “air navigation facility” have the same meanings given those terms in [section 40102(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section40102/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
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### Statutory Notes
Section 2004, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 504, as added Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 908, related to judicial review of rules prescribed under section 2001, 2002, 2003, or 2006 of this title. See [section 32909 of Title 49](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32909&num=0&edition=prelim), Transportation.
Section 2005, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 505, as added Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 908; amended Pub. L. 96–425, § 3(b), Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1822, related to fuel economy information and reports to be filed by manufacturers. See sections 32907 and 32910 of Title 49.
Section 2006, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 506, as added Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 910; amended Pub. L. 95–619, title IV, §§ 401(a), 403(a), (b), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3254, 3256, 3257; Pub. L. 100–494, § 8(a), Oct. 14, 1988, 102 Stat. 2452; Pub. L. 102–486, title IV, § 403(3), (4), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2876, related to fuel economy labeling. See [section 32908 of Title 49](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32908&num=0&edition=prelim).
Section 2007, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 507, as added Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 911; amended Pub. L. 96–425, § 6(a), Oct. 10, 1980, 94 Stat. 1826, related to unlawful conduct under this subchapter. See [section 32911 of Title 49](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32911&num=0&edition=prelim).
Section 2008, Pub. L. 92–513, title V, § 508, as added Pub. L. 94–163, title III, § 301, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 911; amended Pub. L. 95–619, title IV, § 402, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3255; Pub. L. 96–425, §§ 6(c), 8(f)
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**(a) Definitions.—** In this section—
(1) “allied supplier” means a supplier of passenger motor vehicle equipment that is wholly owned by the manufacturer, or if a joint venture vehicle assembly arrangement, a supplier that is wholly owned by one member of the joint venture arrangement.
(2)
(A) “carline”—
(i) means a name given a group of passenger motor vehicles that has a degree of commonality in construction such as body and chassis;
(ii) does not consider a level of decor or opulence; and
(iii) except for light duty trucks, is not generally distinguished by characteristics such as roof line, number of doors, seats, or windows; and
(B) light duty trucks are different carlines than passenger motor vehicles.
(3) “country of origin”, when referring to the origin of an engine or transmission, means the country from which the largest share of the dollar value added to an engine or transmission has originated—
(A) with the United States and Canada treated as separate countries; and
(B) the estimate of the percentage of the dollar value shall be based on the purchase price of direct materials, as received at individual engine or transmission plants, of engines of the same displacement and transmissions of the same transmission type, plus the assembly and labor costs incurred for the final assembly of such engines and transmissions.
(4) “dealer” means a person residing or located in the United States, including the District of Columbia or a territory or possession of the United States, and engaged in selling or distributing new passenger motor vehicles to the ultimate purchaser.
(5) “final assembly place” means the plant, factory, or other place at which a new passenger motor vehicle is produced or assembled by a manufacturer, and from which
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**(a) General.—** In this chapter—
(1) “alternative fuel” means—
(A) methanol;
(B) denatured ethanol;
(C) other alcohols;
(D) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a mixture containing at least 85 percent of methanol, denatured ethanol, and other alcohols by volume with gasoline or other fuels;
(E) natural gas;
(F) liquefied petroleum gas;
(G) hydrogen;
(H) coal derived liquid fuels;
(I) fuels (except alcohol) derived from biological materials;
(J) electricity (including electricity from solar energy); and
(K) any other fuel the Secretary of Transportation prescribes by regulation that is not substantially petroleum and that would yield substantial energy security and environmental benefits.
(2) “alternative fueled automobile” means an automobile that is a—
(A) dedicated automobile; or
(B) dual fueled automobile.
(3) except as provided in [section 32908 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title49-section32908&num=0&edition=prelim), “automobile” means a 4-wheeled vehicle that is propelled by fuel, or by alternative fuel, manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways and rated at less than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, except—
(A) a vehicle operated only on a rail line;
(B) a vehicle manufactured in different stages by 2 or more manufacturers, if no intermediate or final-stage manufacturer of that vehicle manufactures more than 10,000 multi-stage vehicles per year; or
(C) a work truck.
(4) “automobile manufactured by a manufacturer” includes every automobile manufactured by a person that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the manufacturer, but does not include an automobile manufactured by the person that is exp
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