fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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The administration claims slashing fuel economy standards will significantly lower car prices for consumers. Keith Laing, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026 The administration has also blocked California's longstanding ability to set its own vehicle rules and made federal fuel economy rules less stringent. Camila Domonoske, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026 Up to now, car companies with lower fleetwide fuel economy averages could purchase credits from other, greener automakers who had enough to spare. Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026 The 10-speed automatic transmission contributes to competitive fuel economy and acceptable oomph. Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 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 27 Feb. 2026.

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