Read a statement from the EPA to Dateline

The EPA issued this statement to Dateline NBC in regards to the fuel-saving device investigation Dateline did.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency oversees a program to evaluate aftermarket devices and fuel additives for cars and light duty trucks that are intended to improve fuel economy or reduce emissions. A manufacturer may contact us if they wish to participate in this voluntary program. EPA has tested a number of these aftermarket devices over the years. And, to date, have found they generally do not work. EPA has does have proven tips to help motorists improve their fuel economy.

More information is available at fueleconomy.gov.

MORE FROM THE HANSEN FILES

The Hansen Files Section Front

The few, the proud, the green: Eco-cops   The debt investigation continues   Debt trap: View original report   From radical to reformer: A new mission Inside the terror plot that 'rivaled 9/11'   From respected school teacher to FBI's most wanted New details on teacher on Most Wanted list See FBI's map of his whereabouts   Inmate scams widows out of thousands The Hansen Files Section Front   Add The Hansen Files headlines to your news reader: