Car buyers get help.(Industry Watch)

In October 2003, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Energy (DOE) released the 29th annual Fuel Economy Guide. EPA and DOE hope that, by using the Fuel Economy Guide. Americans can make more informed decisions in purchasing their passenger vehicles. With vehicle fuel economies ranging from 9 to 60 miles per gallon (MPG) for the 2004 models, consumers have many factors to consider.

"Well-informed consumers are key to energy conservation and environmental protection," and the Fuel Economy Guide will help Americans "choose the vehicle that's right for them with a good understanding of its environmental impact, its fuel consumption, and its …