fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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Power and fuel economy The Equinox’s EPA fuel economy rating is competitive with other gasoline-burning compact SUVs, but trails hybrids significantly. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 17 Oct. 2024 Its electric MPGe is 85 for city/highway combined, and its gasoline fuel economy rating is 36MPG combined. Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 7 Oct. 2024 Toyota is not giving up the podium in terms of efficiency—the 2024 Toyota Prius remains the fuel economy champ, so those obsessed with squeezing miles out of a gallon have a clear winner. Michael Harley, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Driving impressions, fuel economy The Kicks has a 2.0L four-cylinder engine producing 149 hp and 146 pound-feet of torque, linked to a continuously variable automatic transmission. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 2 Oct. 2024 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 Nov. 2024.

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