fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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By James Raia The large luxury sport utility vehicle segment is chock-full of plush, high-tech and spacious vehicles with big engines and poor fuel economy. James Raia, Mercury News, 1 May 2026 Expansive and expensive, their gym-bro looks and proportions broadcast their poor fuel economy. 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 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 4 May. 2026.

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