fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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Rapid acceleration and hard braking can significantly reduce fuel economy. Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026 Trump administration officials have argued that rolling back those stringent fuel economy rules would allow automakers to make cheaper cars. Keith Laing, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026 The company says the new prototype can boost fuel economy by 40% while slashing literal tons of CO2 emissions. New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026 Companies like Toyota have over a dozen hybrid options for its 2026 vehicles, which appeal to consumers who want improved fuel economy but have concerns about range and charging infrastructure. Julian Torres, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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