fuel efficiency
Coverage of fuel efficiency in the Nexus archive.
- The most fuel-efficient hybrids under $35k, according to Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports tested affordable hybrid vehicles under $35k, evaluating them for fuel efficiency (mpg), cabin comfort, and noise levels. The article highlights that a hybrid's value is diminished by poor engine noise or cramped seating.
- Need for speed? UMN researchers say arriving above the speed limit costs you — and doesn’t actually save much time
University of Minnesota researchers found that driving above speed limits in the U.S. wastes fuel and emissions without significantly saving time. Adhering to speed limits could save $22 million daily, 6.7 million gallons of fuel, and 57,000 metric tonnes of CO2, based on 2021 data from 120 million trips.
- Arvind Kejriwal urges PM to rollback of E20 fuel programme
Arvind Kejriwal has urged the Prime Minister to roll back the E20 fuel programme, citing concerns over fuel efficiency. He claimed that many people are reporting a decline in mileage after switching to E20 petrol.
- Does my car use more fuel at 20mph than at 30mph?
The article questions whether a car consumes more fuel at 20mph compared to 30mph, focusing on fuel efficiency at different speeds.
- Does my car use more fuel at 20mph than at 30mph?
The article questions whether a car consumes more fuel at 20mph compared to 30mph. It explores fuel efficiency at different speeds.
- SUV popularity means new car buyers get the same miles to the gallon on average as 20 years ago
SUV popularity has led to new car buyers achieving the same average miles per gallon as they did 20 years ago. The article highlights a stagnation in fuel efficiency gains due to shifting consumer preferences toward larger vehicles.