New Fuel-Efficiency Car Labels Unveiled

New cars on the lot will be sporting new fuel-efficiency labels that for the first time will differentiate between gasoline cars, hybrid cars and electric cars. But don't expect to see them on all vehicles until the 2013 model year is unveiled early in 2012; until then, using the new sticker is optional.

The new labels include not only estimated mpg, but also estimated fuel savings costs relative to average vehicles, the fuel or electricity needed to drive 100 miles, information on the driving ranges and charging times of electric vehicles, and comparative information about a vehicle's smog- and global warming-causing tailpipe emissions. This information has been available at fueleconomy.gov, but has been lacking on the car lot, where final car-buying decisions are made. The new labels will also come with a smart phone-enabled QR code that provides additional information.

Here's a look at the new stickers:

Gas-Fueled Cars, SUVs, Trucks and other Vehicles

Hybrid Cars and SUVs

Electric Cars

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