fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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Supporters of the decision said changing the CAFE standards gives automakers greater flexibility in meeting fuel economy requirements. — Dan Peck, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 Or a future administration could put more aggressive fuel economy standards back in place. — Willa Rubin, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026 Since the 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation Act, cars have generally gotten more fuel-efficient, while regulations on fuel economy have tightened. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2026 Weaker fuel economy standards mean that automakers can produce more pickup trucks and SUVs, which are much more profitable than smaller cars but have worse gas mileage. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 26 Sep. 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 Oct. 2026.

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