Title 49

PART 531 APPENDIX a



Appendix A to Part 531 - Example of Calculating Compliance Under § 531.5(c)

49:6.1.2.3.12.0.1.8.12 : Appendix A

Appendix A to Part 531 - Example of Calculating Compliance Under § 531.5(c)

Assume a hypothetical manufacturer (Manufacturer X) produces a fleet of domestic passenger automobiles in MY 2012 as follows:

Appendix A Table I

Model type Description Actual measured fuel economy
(mpg)
Volume
Group Carline name Basic
engine
(L)
Transmission class
1 PC A FWD 1.8 A5 2-door sedan 34.0 1,500
2 PC A FWD 1.8 M6 2-door sedan 34.6 2,000
3 PC A FWD 2.5 A6 4-door wagon 33.8 2,000
4 PC A AWD 1.8 A6 4-door wagon 34.4 1,000
5 PC A AWD 2.5 M6 2-door hatchback 32.9 3,000
6 PC B RWD 2.5 A6 4-door wagon 32.2 8,000
7 PC B RWD 2.5 A7 4-door sedan 33.1 2,000
8 PC C AWD 3.2 A7 4-door sedan 30.6 5,000
9 PC C FWD 3.2 M6 2-door coupe 28.5 3,000
Total 27,500