gas mileage

collocation in English

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gas
noun
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/ɡæs/us
/ɡæs/
a substance in a form like air that is neither solid ...
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mileage
noun[U]
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/ˈmaɪ.lɪdʒ/us
/ˈmaɪ.lɪdʒ/
the distance that a vehicle has travelled or the distance that it can travel using a particular amount ...
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At the same time, the xi was criticized for its added weight, slower acceleration, decreasedgasmileage, softer suspension, and poor original equipment tires.
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The system adds 130 lb to the vehicle, with no change ingasmileageor weight distribution.
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Due to their enormous proportions and large enginesgasmileagewas abysmal.
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Gasmileageis rated at in the city and on the highway with all-wheel-drive and without.
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The site focuses on the reporting of automobile reliability andgasmileage, and also contains vehicle pricing and comparison information.
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Later, fuel injection required the cylinder head for 1989 be redesigned to add the additional cooling required, reducinggasmileage.
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Axle ratios were also numerically lowered to aid in improvinggasmileage.
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It also claimed that the truck gets more than 50% bettergasmileagewhile still having the same cargo capacity as a conventional truck.
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This in turn serves to ensure a consistent air and fuel mixture that will contribute to bettergasmileage.
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However, the large and tall grill and hood made for poor aerodynamics, which contributed to the car's poorgasmileage.
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A vehicle'sgasmileagedecreases rapidly with increasing highway speeds, normally above 55 miles per hour (though the exact number varies by vehicle).
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The goal of this team is to develop a prototype vehicle with very highgasmileage.
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However, this hurtgasmileageand made the car noisier on the highway, and eventually the original gear ratios were restored.
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One way automakers strive to improvegasmileageis by utilizing active suspension technology.
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Which gets bettergasmileage, or has a tighter turning-radius, is hardly the point.
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Minispare, or space-saver spare tires are smaller than normal tires to save on trunk/boot space,gasmileage, weight, and cost.
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By changing these designs, engineers can help improvegasmileageand reduce noise.
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While not known for being powerful or a stout engine, it proved to be economical and could get fairly goodgasmileagefor the time (up to 25-30mpg).
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The automatic transmission was never too popular, offering only two gear ratios and considerably worse acceleration andgasmileage(down 20%), along with a higher price.
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But retail consumers have very high discount rates, meaning buyers do not take into account the additional cost high gasoline taxes or poorgasmileagewhen purchasing a car.
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