fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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Warmer weather can increase fuel economy, but using air conditioning can offset these gains. Keith Laing, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026 Its hybrid engine packs a punch and delivers plenty of passing power — even if fuel economy is about on par with most other large non-hybrid rivals. ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026 Tips to save on gas There are still ways to save and extend fuel economy. Tara Lynch, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 Selling a lot of thirsty V8s lowered the company’s average fuel economy. Byron Hurd, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuel economy

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“Fuel economy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuel%20economy. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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