mpg
miles per gallon.
mpg
American
Or
m.p.g.,
MPG
1
British
abbreviation
mpg
2
British
abbreviation
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On the other hand, the HEV gets about 63% better mileage: 31 mpg combined.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
The new rule reduces that mandate to 34.5 mpg.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
They’d listed the fuels, technologies and conservation approaches that would lead to lower emissions, including manufacturing cars that get 60 mpg, expanding wind and solar power, regrowing forests and developing hydrogen-based fuels.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
This is a long-standing trend — according to the Department of Transportation, for example, vehicle miles per gallon in the U.S. improved from about 13 mpg in 1975 to about 27 mpg in 2023.
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
Hybrid owners will enjoy a bump of 42 hp and 79 lb-ft while fuel economy soars to 29-34 mpg, depending on trim level and options.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
Gordon Brothers has been approached for comment, but in an earlier statement it said while MPG was identified as the "preferred bidder" by Poundland's management team, "attention must now turn to other active bids".
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Using natural gas exclusively to make tubes would cost MPG just seven cents per kilowatt, compared with about 20 cents for electricity.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency also gives its own MPG rating to electric vehicles.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2024
Electric cars do not use gasoline, so the traditionally terrible MPG of SUVs and trucks is no longer an issue.
From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2023
“The fact that MPG voted to demote Dr. Boivin twice … speaks very strongly towards the merit of their case against her,” she told Science.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 1, 2022
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