fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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My whole career, 40 years in the industry, has been marked by CARB [California Air Resources Board emissions standards] and the EPA and the dance with the fuel economy standards. Jamie Lincoln Kitman, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2026 Federal lawmakers also moved to weaken fuel economy standards and eliminate California's authority to require automakers to sell more zero-emission vehicles. Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 Warmer weather can increase fuel economy, but using air conditioning can offset these gains. Keith Laing, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026 Its hybrid engine packs a punch and delivers plenty of passing power — even if fuel economy is about on par with most other large non-hybrid rivals. ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026 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 2 May. 2026.

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