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fuel economy

American  
[fyoo-uhl-i-kahn-uh-mee] / ˈfju əl ɪˌkɑn ə mi /

noun

  • fuel economies
    plural
  1. the efficiency with which a vehicle burns a fuel such as gasoline, usually measured or expressed in miles per gallon or number of liters per 100 kilometers.


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Chinese brands pivoted to selling those models and have since seized a disproportionate market share of a vehicle type that has emerged as a sweet spot for consumers looking for fuel economy without compromises.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

The alliance says the government “made the right call to better align fuel economy standards with the law and current market conditions.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

That’s because auto makers equip new models with ultra-low drag tires to meet fuel economy and emission standards in labs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

Driving a bit slower increases his fuel economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

The first requisite toward effecting fuel economy is to secure cooperation between owners, managers, and the men who fire the coal.

From Conservation Through Engineering Extract from the Annual Report of the Secretary of the Interior by Franklin K. Lane

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