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FUEL CONSUMPTION GUIDE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-09-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Fuel Consumption Guide
1, record 1, English, Fuel%20Consumption%20Guide
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The annual Fuel Consumption Guide provides data on the fuel consumption of new model year passenger cars, light-duty pickup trucks, vans and special purpose vehicles. Consumers may use this information to compare the fuel consumption of various makes and models and to select the most fuel-efficient vehicle for their needs. The Guide is published by Natural Resources Canada, using information collected by Transport Canada. The Guide lists fuel consumption estimates in both litres-per-100 kilometres and miles-per-gallon for most vehicles available for the new model year. The vehicles listed in the Guide are also divided by size into various classes of vehicles. 1, record 1, English, - Fuel%20Consumption%20Guide
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Guide de consommation de carburant
1, record 1, French, Guide%20de%20consommation%20de%20carburant
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Guide de consommation de carburant annuel fournit des données sur la consommation de carburant des véhicules des nouveaux modèles de voitures de tourisme, de camions légers, de fourgons et de véhicules à usages spéciaux. Les consommateurs peuvent utiliser ces renseignements pour comparer la consommation de carburant des différentes marques et des différents modèles et pour choisir le véhicule le plus économique pour leurs besoins. Le Guide est publié par Ressources naturelles Canada à l'aide des renseignements recueillis par Transports Canada. Le Guide fournit une liste des estimations en matière de consommation de carburant en litres par 100 kilomètres et en milles au gallon pour véhicules les plus disponibles pour la nouvelle année de modèle. Les véhicules qui figurent dans le Guide sont également répartis en diverses catégories de véhicules. 1, record 1, French, - Guide%20de%20consommation%20de%20carburant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-05-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Motor Vehicle Fuel Efficiency
1, record 2, English, Motor%20Vehicle%20Fuel%20Efficiency
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Natural Resources Canada is responsible for a set of initiatives to promote energy efficiency and alternative energy in the transportation area. Motor Vehicle Fuel Efficiency. Purpose : To inform purchasers of new cars, light trucks and vans about the fuel efficiency of these vehicles and to encourage motor vehicle manufacturers to undertake further improvements in vehicle fuel efficiency. Program Description : Under the Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Program delivered by Transport Canada and NRCan, motor vehicle manufacturers have met voluntary annual Company Average Fuel Consumption(CAFC) standards for new automobiles sold in Canada. In addition, the program involves the publication and distribution of the annual Fuel Consumption Guide and manufacturers apply fuel-consumption labels to new vehicles. 1, record 2, English, - Motor%20Vehicle%20Fuel%20Efficiency
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Efficacité du carburant des véhicules automobiles
1, record 2, French, Efficacit%C3%A9%20du%20carburant%20des%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ressources naturelles Canada a mis sur pied diverses initiatives dans le but de promouvoir l'efficacité énergétique et l'utilisation des énergies de remplacement dans le secteur des transports. Efficacité du carburant des véhicules automobiles; But : Renseigner les acheteurs de voitures, camions légers et fourgonnettes nouveaux au sujet de l'efficacité du carburant employé dans ces véhicules et encourager les fabricants de véhicules automobiles à apporter des améliorations pour accroître cette efficacité. Description du programme : En application du Programme de consommation de carburant des véhicules qu'appliquent Transports Canada et RNCan, les fabricants de véhicules automobiles ont respecté les normes annuelles d'application volontaire de consommation moyenne de carburant de l'entreprise (CMCE) pour les nouvelles automobiles vendues au Canada. Le programme comporte également la publication et la diffusion du Guide de consommation d'essence annuel et l'apposition par les fabricants, sur les nouveaux véhicules, d'étiquettes indiquant la consommation d'essence. 1, record 2, French, - Efficacit%C3%A9%20du%20carburant%20des%20v%C3%A9hicules%20automobiles
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-11-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Road Safety Branch of Transport Canada
1, record 3, English, Road%20Safety%20Branch%20of%20Transport%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Fuel Consumption Guide published by the Road Safety Branch of Transport Canada shows the urban, highway, and overall fuel economy ratings of all new models. 1, record 3, English, - Road%20Safety%20Branch%20of%20Transport%20Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Direction de la sécurité routière de Transports Canada
1, record 3, French, Direction%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20routi%C3%A8re%20de%20Transports%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le guide de la consommation d'essence, publié par la Direction de la sécurité routière de Transports Canada, classe tous les nouveaux modèles selon le type d'utilisation: en ville, sur route et mixte. 1, record 3, French, - Direction%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20routi%C3%A8re%20de%20Transports%20Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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