fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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In addition to helping ease the fuel economy penalty a big live-in box of sleeping gear adds to the roof of any vehicle, the Aeroblade's slim packaging promises a quieter ride and sleeker overall look. New Atlas, 28 Apr. 2025 The Trump administration also wants to roll back environmental regulations like clean air standards and fuel economy benchmarks, eliminating part of the pressure to switch to things like electric vehicles. Umair Irfan, Vox, 22 Apr. 2025 Though it’s no longer sold in the U.S., the Fit received high marks for its amenable overall performance, good fuel economy and its surprisingly roomy cabin that included second row-row seats that could both fold flat and tumble forward to accommodate taller objects. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 Honda The other justification for the price is the fuel economy returns, which are very high. New Atlas, 22 Mar. 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 7 May. 2025.

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