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Fuel Efficiency in the Modern Age: How Automakers are Redefining Mileage

Fuel Efficiency has become a key factor that influences the purchase of a car these days. This has helped automakers become more conscious and forthcoming in increasing mileage.

Why is Fuel Efficiency a key factor when buying cars? 

Fuel efficiency in recent times has become a key factor when buying cars. Automakers are also redefining mileage due to this very factor. So why is fuel efficiency a key factor when buying cars these days? 

  1. Cost savings

Fuel efficient cars consume less gas or diesel to cover the same distance as compared to less fuel-efficient vehicles. This means that over time you can save a lot of money on just fuel expenses. 

  1. Environmental impact 

As people are becoming more and more conscious of their carbon footprint, they are opting for vehicles and automobiles that have lesser gas emissions and air pollutants. A fuel-efficient car will reduce fuel consumption and also pollute less and this helps in limiting the environmental impact of the transportation sector. 

  1. Energy securities

As more and more countries are becoming reliant on oils from other countries because of the scarcity of this natural resource, reducing dependence on this can help increase a country’s energy security and manage geopolitical conditions. 

  1. Sustainability

Focusing on fuel efficiency also allows for long-term sustainability projects to take place. As car buyers are seeking vehicles that have a lower carbon footprint and align with their beliefs of sustainability, fuel-efficient cars are becoming the go-to options for buyers. 

  1. Government regulations, and incentives 

As more governments around the world have started implementing regulations to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions from the transportation sector, automakers have now started to invest in research and development to increase fuel-efficient technologies to comply with these regulations. In a lot of cases, the government also offers incentives or tax benefits to consumers who choose such fuel-efficient vehicles or electric vehicles. 

  1. Better range

Fuel-efficient cars also offer long driving ranges on a single tank of gas and this provides more convenience and flexibility for drivers, especially for long trips. 

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Harshita Bajaj

Harshita has a background in Psychology and Criminology and is currently pursuing her PhD in Criminology. She can be found reading crime thrillers (or any other book for that matter) or binge-watching shows on Netflix when she is not in hibernation.
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