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fuel efficiency

American  
[fyoo-uhl-i-fish-uhn-see] / ˈfju əl ɪˌfɪʃ ən si /

noun

  1. the quality or degree of being fuel-efficient or of minimizing the amount of fuel needed to function.


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Buyers get the fuel efficiency, are more familiar with the technology and don’t have to worry about infrastructure and where to charge an EV, said Stephanie Valdez Streaty, a director of industry insights at Cox.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

O’Leary, ever focused on cost management, thought Starlink antennas would hurt fuel efficiency.

From Barron's May 15, 2026

The challenge is balancing fuel efficiency, traction, and durability.

From Science Daily May 13, 2026

"Second, the car industry went through a major transformation. The amount of oil we use for driving 100 kilometres is halved because of the efficiency improvement in cars, the fuel efficiency."

From BBC Mar. 20, 2026

The loss through the water jacket of the average automobile power plant is over 50 per cent. of the total fuel efficiency.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

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