fuel economy

noun

: use of less fuel
cars with better fuel economy

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And his administration has rolled backed numerous efforts to keep climate change in check, like the allowance of state-specific fuel economy standards and the landmark fossil-fuel endangerment finding of 2009. Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 The truck came with a set of P 275/65/18 all-season highway tires that rode nicely and helped the truck achieve pretty decent fuel economy (for a truck with a very thirsty reputation) and a range of over 500 miles. Bryan Rogala, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026 These rules, the complaint argues, relate to fuel economy, which falls under the purview of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975. Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026 As prices continue to rise, here are three tips to improve your fuel economy. Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 2026.

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