Producing More Fuel-Efficient Automobiles: A Costly Proposition
CED-82-14
Published: Jan 19, 1982. Publicly Released: Feb 17, 1982.
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GAO was requested to: (1) examine the background for the current fuel economy standards; (2) review pertinent studies that assess the potential for attaining further fuel economy improvements; and (3) obtain information on the financial impact of the fuel economy standards on the automobile industry in meeting such standards.
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Automobile industryEconomic analysisFuel consumptionFuel conservationInternational tradeMotor vehicle standardsStandards evaluationFuel economyMotor vehiclesCrude oil