Definition of «higher fuel economy ratings»

The phrase "higher fuel economy ratings" refers to vehicles that have better gas mileage or are more efficient in terms of how much fuel they use compared to other vehicles. This means that these cars can travel further on a gallon of gas than their counterparts, resulting in cost savings for the driver over time.

Sentences with «higher fuel economy ratings»

He said that's how car companies will meet higher fuel economy ratings — by creating new hybrid - only vehicles that are appealing on multiple fronts, and just happen to be hybrids. (hybridcars.com)
All RX engines have been tuned in anticipation of high fuel economy ratings and low carbon emissions. (theintelligentdriver.com)
Many hybrid electric vehicles achieve higher fuel economy ratings in the city (e.g. 2017 Toyota Prius, 54 - city, 50 - highway) than on the highway because the electric motor recharges when braking and turns off the gas - powered engine when stopped; this is especially beneficial to those who do a lot of city driving because, while 100 % gas vehicles will get better mileage on the highway vs. the city, hybrids are the opposite. (truecar.com)
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