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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

The automaker has also said it is planning some hybrids, but its smaller gas vehicles like the Chevrolet Trax and Trailblazer satisfy demand for fuel efficiency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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

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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