fuel efficiency

[fyoo-uhl-i-fish-uhn-see]

noun

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

Example Sentences

Chief Executive Mark George said that the company improved fuel efficiency, met other productivity initiatives and executed a noteworthy land sale that will deliver rail volumes for years ahead.

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Now the pioneering Flettner rotors are being used on at least 35 commercial freight ships to improve fuel efficiency and reduce their impact on the climate.

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But modern-day decarbonisation targets mean technologies which can improve fuel efficiency, like this one, are becoming more highly prized in the maritime sector.

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The Finnish company Norsepower revived the design when it began exploring fuel efficiency systems for ships more than a decade ago.

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Manufacturers typically look for at least a 15% jump in fuel efficiency when deciding whether to embark on a major plane program.

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