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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Operable using less fuel than others of the same kind.
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Examples
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Although Ford uses the word "fuel-efficient" throughout its press release about October sales, implying consumers are suddenly trading in their big cars for sedans, its growth is still being driven heavily by utilities mostly SUVs and trucks.
unknown title 2011
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When they thought about our dependence on imported oil, when they began to see the evidence of global warming, when they thought about all the wasted years when we could have been developing renewable energy and fuel-efficient cars, I think they looked back and asked, Now where is that leadership?
The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010
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When they thought about our dependence on imported oil, when they began to see the evidence of global warming, when they thought about all the wasted years when we could have been developing renewable energy and fuel-efficient cars, I think they looked back and asked, Now where is that leadership?
The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010
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When they thought about our dependence on imported oil, when they began to see the evidence of global warming, when they thought about all the wasted years when we could have been developing renewable energy and fuel-efficient cars, I think they looked back and asked, Now where is that leadership?
The Good Fight Walter F. Mondale 2010
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Meanwhile, Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan announced that lawmakers are closing in on a deal with the White House that would give the program, which allows consumers to trade in old cars for newer more fuel-efficient vehicles, an extra $2 billion to continue and expand it.
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Jesse Toprak, vice president of industry trends and insights at TrueCar.com, puts it succinctly: "Women car buyers are more cost-conscious and purchase fuel-efficient vehicles."
Cars Women Will Love 2011
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Meanwhile, Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan announced that lawmakers are closing in on a deal with the White House that would give the program, which allows consumers to trade in old cars for newer more fuel-efficient vehicles, an extra $2 billion to continue and expand it.
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Jesse Toprak, vice president of industry trends and insights at TrueCar.com, puts it succinctly: "Women car buyers are more cost-conscious and purchase fuel-efficient vehicles."
Cars Women Will Love 2011
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Meanwhile, Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan announced that lawmakers are closing in on a deal with the White House that would give the program, which allows consumers to trade in old cars for newer more fuel-efficient vehicles, an extra $2 billion to continue and expand it.
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"This program appears to be a success for car buyers, car dealers, car companies, and taxpayers," said Gibbs, adding the President believes it has the added value of helping the environment by getting less fuel-efficient cars off the roads.
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