Vehicle fuel consumption

Vehicle fuel consumption
  Vehicle fuel consumption is computed as the vehicle miles traveled divided by the fuel efficiency reported in miles per gallon (MPG). Vehicle fuel consumption is derived from the actual vehicle mileage collected and the assigned MPGs obtained from EPA certification files adjusted for on-road driving. The quantity of fuel used by vehicles.
  U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration's Energy Glossary

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