fuel-efficient
Low consumption vehicle
Fuel-efficient describes vehicles, engines, or systems that travel farther or do more work per unit of fuel consumed.
A fuel-efficient car gets more miles per gallon than comparable models: We bought a fuel-efficient hybrid for the commute.
The term gained prominence during oil crises and remains central to environmental and economic discussions about transportation.
Thing of mixed parentage
- mileageDistance traveled by vehicle
- economySystem of trade and production
- compactTightly packed together
- dieselCompression-ignition fuel
aerodynamic · lightweight · turbocharged · CVT · downsized · hatchback · subcompact · sedan
Accumulated money kept
- budget-friendlyLow in cost
- affordableReasonably priced
- thriftyPrudent with resources
- economicalUsing resources sparingly
low-cost · value · frugal · practical · sensible · investment · payback · depreciation
Made smooth and efficient
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- aluminumElement thirteen
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- compactTightly packed together
low-profile · chassis · unibody · monocoque · composite · magnesium · titanium
Substances released into air
- greenColor of vegetation
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- low-emissionProducing few pollutants
conservation · climate-conscious · renewable · greenhouse · ozone · zero-emission · decarbonization · ecological
Forced air compression
- superchargingForcing extra air in
- plug-inSupplementary software component
- batteryPortable electricity storage
- powertrainVehicle propulsion system
hybrid
Thing of mixed parentage
- mileageDistance traveled by vehicle
- economySystem of trade and production
- compactTightly packed together
diesel · aerodynamic · lightweight · turbocharged · CVT · downsized · hatchback · subcompact · sedan · overdrive
savings
Accumulated money kept
- budget-friendlyLow in cost
- affordableReasonably priced
- thriftyPrudent with resources
economical · low-cost · value · frugal · practical · sensible · investment · payback · depreciation · resale
streamlined
Made smooth and efficient
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- aluminumElement thirteen
- sleekSmooth and elegant
compact · low-profile · chassis · unibody · monocoque · composite · magnesium · titanium
emissions
Substances released into air
- greenColor of vegetation
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
low-emission · conservation · climate-conscious · renewable · greenhouse · ozone · zero-emission · decarbonization · ecological
turbocharging
Forced air compression
- superchargingForcing extra air in
- plug-inSupplementary software component
- batteryPortable electricity storage
fuel-efficientgas-guzzling
Using fuel inefficiently
gas guzzler · thirsty · inefficient · wasteful · uneconomical
fuel, efficient, fuels, fueled, fueling, refuel, refueling, efficiency, efficiently