fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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And, return the best fuel economy that the badge has ever been rated at in the USA, too. Peter Nelson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 Trump halted approvals for new wind farms and told federal authorities to end subsidies for electric cars, while new Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a review of fuel economy standards the Biden administration had issued to promote electric cars and combat climate change. Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025 Subaru says that the new hybrid system is expected to improve fuel economy by up to 40% in the city and 25% overall. Aaron Turpen, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025 Consumer Reports says the SUV’s visibility, fuel economy and standard all-wheel drive helped the vehicle earn a spot on its Top Picks list for 12 consecutive years. Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 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 12 Apr. 2025.

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