fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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Younger buyers increasingly judge vehicles not only by fuel economy and reliability, but by digital connectivity, charging convenience, software integration, performance, continuous feature updates and of course price. Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Researchers are studying new liquid hydrocarbon chemistries that could improve fuel economy, reduce harmful aromatics, improve local air quality near airports, and limit contrail formation. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 In your Camry, performance and fuel economy will be about the same regardless of octane. John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026 The Subaru Forester, meanwhile, gained its hybrid powertrain option for 2025 and is better for it, improving this SUV’s fuel economy, performance and refinement. ABC News, 24 June 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 3 Aug. 2026.

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