fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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Because two-thirds of oil is consumed by vehicles, many of its suggestions relate to driving less, improving fuel economy or using public transportation. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026 In fact, energy security was the primary reason the federal government's fuel economy standards were put in place in the mid-'70s, following that decade's first oil crisis. Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026 And his administration has rolled backed numerous efforts to keep climate change in check, like the allowance of state-specific fuel economy standards and the landmark fossil-fuel endangerment finding of 2009. Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 The truck came with a set of P 275/65/18 all-season highway tires that rode nicely and helped the truck achieve pretty decent fuel economy (for a truck with a very thirsty reputation) and a range of over 500 miles. Bryan Rogala, Outside, 19 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.

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