fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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That legal concern comes across as somewhat hilarious, though, given the presumably terrible fuel economy of an upright Defender pickup truck equipped with essentially a Corvette engine. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 There is also speculation that Trump could roll back the corporate average fuel economy standards, which currently would require an industry-wide fleet average of about 50.4 mpg in model year 2031 for passenger cars and light trucks. Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024 The department sets fuel economy standards for cars and trucks and regulates the airline industry through the Federal Aviation Administration, which is grappling with a shortage of air traffic controllers to ensure the safe and orderly flow of air travel. Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024 As far as sustainability goes, Trump is likely to wipe out a Biden administration fuel economy standard for automakers, as well as cash incentives for consumers who buy U.S.-made electric and hybrid vehicles. Megan Poinski, Forbes, 25 Nov. 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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