fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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Traditional materials capable of withstanding these conditions are dense, which hurts fuel economy. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026 The goal is to add more third-row space and more cargo capacity to go with it, all while holding the line on fuel economy by avoiding that box frame. New Atlas, 6 June 2026 The icing on the cake is the effortless fuel economy. Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 The smaller the car, the loftier the fuel economy targets. Byron Hurd, The Drive, 21 May 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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