fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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This is a two-spool engine that delivers significant fuel economy, translating into better range. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026 Toyota’s estimate for Capstone fuel economy is 19 city / 22 highway. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduce fuel economy. Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026 The administration has also weakened fuel economy standards — going so far as eliminating penalties for the automakers who do not meet them — and gas mileage rules. Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 16 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 23 Jan. 2026.

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