U.S. Federal Energy Administration, "1977 Gas Mileage Guide"

Summary

Beginning in 1977, the Environmental Protection Agency (established in 1970) published an annual booklet that compared mileage estimates for all the different classes of cars on the market. These were supposed to help consumers make responsible purchasing choices.

Beginning in 1977, the Environmental Protection Agency (established in 1970) published an annual booklet that compared mileage estimates for all the different classes of cars on the market. These were supposed to help consumers make responsible purchasing choices.

Artifact

Pamphlet

Date Made

September 1977

Subject Date

1977

Creators

United States. Federal Energy Administration 

Place of Creation

United States, District of Columbia, Washington 

Creator Notes

Made for the Federal Energy Administration of the United States, Washington, D.C.

Collection Title

Book Collection 

Driving America
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

90.4.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Thomas Deptulski.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.438 in

Width: 4 in

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