单词 | fuel consumption |
释义 | fuel consumption in Automotive Engineering (fyuəl kənsʌmpʃən) noun Talking about fuel consumptionTo talk about using less fuel, you can say that you cut, decrease, lower or reduce fuel consumption.To talk about using more fuel, you can say that you increase fuel consumption. If you use twice as much, you double it.If you check how much fuel you are using, you monitor your fuel consumption.(Automotive engineering: Design and performance) fuel Fuel consumption is the rate at which an engine uses fuel, expressed in units such as miles per gallon or liters per kilometer. Engine designers strive for more power, lower fuel consumption, lighter weight, and better reliability. Short journeys can double fuel consumption, especially when the engine is cold. Something as simple as a faulty spark plug can increase fuel consumption by 20-40 percent, with no noticeable change in operation. |
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