2018 Fuel Economy Guide

Hi All,

With the price of gas soaring in many parts of Long Island, now is a great time to view the 2018 Fuel Economy Guide from the US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Fuel economy is an important factor for consumers when looking to purchase a vehicle. Each year the DOE and the EPA publish the Fuel Economy Guide to help consumers make informed decisions when purchasing a vehicle. 

The Guide features fuel economy, annual fuel cost, and emissions information for new model year cars, sports utility vehicles, and light trucks. Users can obtain  a printable, electronic version of the 2018 Fuel Economy Guide by clicking on this link. 

In addition the DOE and the EPA have also developed the fuel economy website Fuel Economy.gov.
Click here for the site.

The site features updated fuel economy data  for new and used passenger vehicles dating back to 1984, allows side-by-side vehicle comparisons, and offers fuel-saving tips.  The website also contains vehicle specific air pollution emissions information and safety ratings and provides links to car buying websites. The site is a definite must for those folks who are thinking of or about to buy a car!

Enjoy the links and the better gas mileage.

Regards,
Stu

Recalls.gov

Hi All,

I heard about Recalls.gov from the radio this weekend. I was washing some dishes and listening to the radio and I heard and advertisement about the site.  Wow - I was so impressed I actually jotted down the name and decided to write a blog entry about the sit.  And here we are!

So...what is Recalls.gov? Great question....direct from the website is this summary:

"To provide better service in alerting the American people to unsafe, hazardous or defective products, six federal agencies with vastly different jurisdictions have joined together to create www.recalls.gov -- a "one stop shop" for U.S. Government recalls.  Follow the tabs above to obtain the latest recall information, to report a dangerous product, or to learn important safety tips."

So there you are.  A one stop for U.S. government recall information.

There are tabs for Consumer Products, Motor Vehicles, Boats, Food, Medicine, Cosmetics and Environmental Products. Click each of the prior topics to go to that particular site.

There are also tabs for Recent Recalls, a place where users can Search For Recalls, and another place where visitors can Sign Up For E-mail. 

Widgets for smartphones and tablets are available for each of the tabs mentioned before (Consumer Products, Motor Vehicles, Boats, Food, Medicine, Cosmetics and Environmental Products)....

Information for the site was gathered from various government entitiees like the USDA, FDA,  CDC, US Department of Health and Human Services, EPA, US Consumer Product Safety Commission. 

Enjoy the site - I think it will be very helpful when you need to find out about a product recall.

Regards,
Stu