fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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These tires, often standard on new vehicles, are a compromise, prioritizing factors like fuel economy and comfort over optimal grip. Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 In your Camry, performance and fuel economy will be about the same regardless of octane. John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026 The Subaru Forester, meanwhile, gained its hybrid powertrain option for 2025 and is better for it, improving this SUV’s fuel economy, performance and refinement. ABC News, 24 June 2026 At the same time, manufacturers have faced massive regulatory pressure to lower emissions and increase fuel economy (even if that pressure is far lower right now). Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 24 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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