fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

Examples of fuel economy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Environmental Protection Agency provides fuel economy ratings for almost every vehicle currently on sale, but how does that translate to real life? Collin Woodard / Jalopnik, Quartz, 8 June 2024 The new standards require American automakers to increase fuel economy so that, across their product lines, their passenger vehicles would average 65 miles per gallon by 2031, up from 48.7 miles today. Coral Davenport, New York Times, 7 June 2024 Under the new rules, fuel economy will increase 2 percent per year for model years 2027–2031 for passenger cars, while light trucks will increase 2 percent per year for model years 2029–2031. Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 7 June 2024 The latest probes follow on from a series of scandals involving the likes of Nissan Motor Co., Mazda and Suzuki stretching back more than a decade, including falsifying emissions and fuel economy data. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 3 June 2024 More details on prices, fuel economy and specifications should be available shortly. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2024 Limited driving range is a major concern, and improving fuel economy is a far better solution than increasing the size of the battery. Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024 The hybridization of internal combustion vehicles could yield similar rewards, boosting average fuel economy from 28 MPG to 92 MPG. Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 12 May 2024 At its height, the Malibu won Motor Trend Car of the Year 1997 because of its smooth ride, fuel economy and luxury interior. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 9 May 2024

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“Fuel economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuel%20economy. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.

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