fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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The new proposal would mean automakers will no longer have to produce electric cars or small cars with high fuel economy ratings to offset the sales of bigger, more profitable, vehicles that are less fuel-efficient, to meet a stringent Corporate Average Fuel Economy standard. Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026 In December, the Transportation Department moved to roll back Biden-era policies on vehicle fuel economy standards. Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026 Stellantis is scrapping its plug-in hybrid electric Jeep SUVs and Chrysler minivan amid slowing EV sales, quality issues and weakened federal fuel economy requirements. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026 Federal rules about emissions and fuel economy — being rewritten. Camila Domonoske, NPR, 29 Dec. 2025 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 Jan. 2026.

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