How to Use fuel economy in a Sentence

fuel economy

noun
  • The move rolled back fuel economy rules.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Its fuel economy is one of its main highlights.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Tips to save on gas There are still ways to save and extend fuel economy.
    — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • If a plane isn’t flying as much, fuel economy isn’t as large a concern.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Like the others, its fuel economy ranges from the teens to the mid-20s.
    — New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Drivers can get even more range out of a full tank on long highway drives thanks to its superb fuel economy.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 May 2026
  • As prices continue to rise, here are three tips to improve your fuel economy.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Prices and fuel economy will be announced closer to when sales begin.
    — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Prices and fuel economy will be announced closer to when sales begin.
    — Mark Phelan, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
  • The icing on the cake is the effortless fuel economy.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • The fuel economy advantage is not much greater than having a full hybrid.
    — Neil Winton, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Prices and fuel economy ratings will be announced closer to when sales begin.
    — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Other drivers who own cars with poor fuel economy in states with high gas prices are feeling the pain like never before.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 13 May 2026
  • The fuel economy is also better because there is no speeding.
    — Steve Banker, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Gasoline and diesel emit about the same after accounting for better fuel economy with diesel.
    — Rob Lewallen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
  • With the tonneau cover installed, my city fuel economy was unchanged.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • In those lower gears, fuel economy will suffer due to the gear ratio, which helps increase torque for low-speed off-road driving.
    — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The cheapest hybrid car on the market costs less than many gas cars despite having better fuel economy.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Pricing, fuel economy data and exact feature sets will be announced closer to the on-sale date.
    — Alex Kwanten, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Auto shops might also be able to make some simple changes to improve a vehicle’s fuel economy.
    — ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Its fuel economy is its most spectacular spec.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
  • That’s because older planes are often retired due to fuel economy, rather than wear-and-tear on the aircraft itself.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Its interior is roomy, its cargo space is practical, and its fuel economy is good.
    — New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
  • All-wheel-drive models take a small hit in fuel economy, achieving 23 mpg city and 32 mpg highway.
    — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 18 Feb. 2023
  • And, return the best fuel economy that the badge has ever been rated at in the USA, too.
    — Peter Nelson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Auto start-stop may be good for your vehicle's fuel economy, but can the feature have negative side effects on your car?
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The goal is to add more third-row space and more cargo capacity to go with it, all while holding the line on fuel economy by avoiding that box frame.
    — New Atlas, 6 June 2026
  • The Rogue's incredible fuel economy is just a small part of its overall appeal.
    — Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • Real-world numbers suggest the hybrid doesn’t offer a quantum leap in fuel economy.
    — New Atlas, 22 Nov. 2025
  • Drivers can also improve fuel economy by using cruise control on highways and not rolling the windows down.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026

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