fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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Worse, lubrication still relies on mixing oil with the fuel, which sees some of it burned in the process, creating more emissions and decreasing fuel economy. New Atlas, 14 June 2025 Moreno also is advocating for higher tariffs, specifically a 50% levy on tire imports from outside Mexico and Canada, and the elimination of fees for violating corporate average fuel economy standards. Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 June 2025 Tighten Or Replace Fuel Cap: Symptoms include poor fuel economy; $0-$28 average repair cost. Replace Fuel Injector(s): Symptoms include poor idling, engine misfires, poor fuel economy; $464 average repair cost. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 The Environmental Protection Agency hasn't yet released fuel economy estimates on the 2026 model year, but the 2025 Sportage earns 25 miles per gallon in the city and 32 miles per gallon on the highway. Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 May 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 27 Jun. 2025.

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