fuel efficiency
BrE: /ˈfjuːəl ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
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Definition of fuel efficiency - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

transportationTECH.measure of how well a machine uses fuel to produce movement or workTECH.
  • Hybrid cars often have better fuel efficiency than older gasoline models.
  • New regulations push manufacturers to improve fuel efficiency in all vehicle models.
  • We monitor fuel efficiency on long-haul flights to reduce operating costs.
analyst commentator reviewer
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Expressions with fuel

fuel rumorsv.
cause rumors to grow or spread
His mysterious absence fueled rumors about his health.
fuel upv.
refill a vehicle or machine with fuel
We need to fuel up the car before the trip.
nightmare fueln.
something very scary or disturbing
The horror movie was pure nightmare fuel.
rocket fueln.
something that gives a strong boost or acceleration
Coffee in the morning is like rocket fuel for my productivity.
add fuel to the firev.
worsen a conflict or tense situation by making it more intense
His rude comments only add fuel to the fire during the argument.
fuel the firev.
make a situation worse by adding more problems
His comments only served to fuel the fire during the argument.

Expressions with efficiency

picture of efficiencyn.
someone who is very efficient
She is the picture of efficiency in the office.
efficiency apartmentn.
small apartment with combined living, sleeping, and kitchen area
She rented an efficiency apartment downtown.
efficiency savingsn.
money reduced in a budget by working in a more efficient way
The council plans to fund the project through efficiency savings across all departments.
high-efficiencyadj.
using less energy or resources to do the same work
This high-efficiency washing machine uses less water.
cost-efficiencyn.
ability to achieve good results with little money
We need to improve the cost-efficiency of our operations.
efficiency ratingn.
score or grade showing how well something uses resources or energy
The fridge has a high efficiency rating and uses much less electricity.
energy efficiencyn.
degree to which a system delivers service using little wasted energy
Improving energy efficiency in homes can lower electricity bills and reduce emissions.
operating efficiencyn.
level of how well a system works while using few wasted resources
The company raised its operating efficiency by reducing fuel and maintenance costs.
drive efficiencyv.
increase productivity and reduce waste
The new manager aims to drive efficiency in the production process.
dynamic efficiencyn.
ability to improve products or processes over time
The company focused on dynamic efficiency to stay ahead of competitors.

Terms related to fuel efficiency

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Terms with fuel efficiency included in their meaning

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car mileagen.
fuel efficiency
distance a car can travel on a certain amount of fuel
compact carn.
economical
small car designed for fuel efficiency
cruisev.
driving steadily
drive at a continuous speed optimal for fuel efficiency
gas guzzlern.
automobile
car with low fuel efficiency
gas mileagen.
transportation
fuel efficiency measurement of a vehicle
mileagen.
fuel efficiency
number of miles a vehicle travels per gallon of fuel
gas mileagen.
fuel efficiency
ratio of miles traveled to gallons used
miles per gallonn.
fuel efficiency
measurement of distance a vehicle travels per gallon of fuel

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  1. French:efficacité énergétique, ...
  2. German:Kraftstoffeffizienz, ...
  3. Italian:efficienza del carburante, ...
  4. Spanish:eficiencia de combustible, ...
  5. Portuguese:eficiência de combustível, ...
  6. Chinese:燃油效率, ...
  7. Japanese:燃費, ...
  8. Arabic:الكَفاءَةُ في اسْتِخْدامِ الوَقودِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְעִילוּת דֶּלֶק, ...
  10. Russian:топливная эффективность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:паливна економічність, ...
  12. Hindi:ईंधन दक्षता, ...
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