About six months ago, Clark talked about the bogus EPA ratings that appear on cars that are for sale. For example, the Toyota Prius is touted as getting 60 miles to the gallon. In actuality, it gets about 40 miles per gallon. This issue has angered a lot of drivers, especially with rising gas prices. The overestimations happened because the Feds were using a 30-year-old test. It would be so much more efficient and helpful to people if the true figure were published. People have a right to know the truth. Well, the Feds are taking a step in that direction. The Feds are going to use updated technology to test cars correctly starting next year, so keep an eye out for it.

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In other fuel and hybrid news, Toyota is going to install a button in its Lexus models that will allow people to use either less fuel or go faster. The company caught flack recently because the new Lexus models were going extra fast but getting horrible mileage, and owners got upset.