fuel consumption
collocation in Englishmeaningsoffuelandconsumption
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fuel
noun
uk/ˈfjuː.əl/us/ˈfjuː.əl/
a substance that is used to provide heat or power, usually by ...
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consumption
noun[U]
uk/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/us/kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/
the amount used ...
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(Definition offuelandconsumptionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Althoughfuelconsumptionwas very high, the common assumption that the cement industry was extremely energy-intensive has to be qualified.
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Through such programmes, we would seek to increase significantly thrust-to-weight ratios while reducingfuelconsumptionand production, maintenance and life-cycle costs.
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There have been a number of studies offuelconsumptionby various transport modes.
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Working speed, on the other hand, underwent no marked variation during the 3-year trial period; consequently, working capacity andfuelconsumptionremained virtually unchanged.
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In still other settings, multiple households might reorganize their production activities and work together to reducefuelconsumption.
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Our model of baseline fossilfuelconsumptionallows autonomous energy efficiency improvements.
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These practices imply lessfuelconsumption, but, more importantly, they have a highly positive impact on soil conservation producing carbon sequestration.
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Car ownership andfuelconsumptionhave been increasing at high rates.
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In effect, taxing fuels has a larger negative impact on all households due to highfuelconsumptionin the consumers' budget.
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Positive developments were also noted with regard to the use of alternative energy systems, such as wind and solar, that help reducefuelconsumption.
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The implications of thesefuelconsumptionrates deserve elaboration because they are a major concern in this paper.
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This has the perverse effect of increasingfuelconsumption, increasing pollution, and increasing maintenance costs.
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The results confirm that increasing per capita expenditures have a different impact onfuelconsumptionin urban and rural areas.
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The length of time that the boiler is on has not been monitored but it is much less than expected, with a consequently lower than anticipatedfuelconsumption.
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In this airline's operating procedures, calling the company is a possibly next relevant action when preparing for descent (to indicate estimated arrival time andfuelconsumption).
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For a turn action, the current and target orientations, the fuel, andfuelconsumptionrate would all have to be known before the inequality precondition could be checked.
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Please note that these figures incorporatefuelconsumptionfrom the agriculture sector within the energy sector.
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Increased taxation on old cars, if high enough and differentiated by vehicle performance, may encourage fleet renewal and promote antipollution andfuelconsumptionimprovements, while also raising revenue.
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Acceleration simulation simulates the vehicle by a speed requirement of constant 160 mph, whereasfuelconsumptionsimulation applies varying speed requests in compliance with hypothetical city driving conditions.
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This is also quite important, as the third pillar of the strategy is still tax measures to promote cars with lowfuelconsumption.
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The cost of fuel is high, and we must reducefuelconsumptionby incorporating new technology into engines.
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If a third of old plants were replaced by cutting-edge facilities,fuelconsumptioncould be reduced by 30%.
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