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fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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All automakers plan their models and features years in advance, and many buyers look for improved fuel economy when shopping for cars. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025 During that same period, Consumer Reports said average fuel economy improved by 30%. Clara McMichael, ABC News, 3 Dec. 2025 Federal fuel economy rules are overseen by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under what's known as the CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) Standards. Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025 For each successive year, the percentage increase in fuel economy would be smaller than that proposed by the Biden administration. Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 3 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 8 Dec. 2025.

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