Definition of Miles per gallon (MPG)

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Miles per gallon (MPG)

The term 'Miles per gallon (MPG)' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' A measure of vehicle fuel efficiency. Miles per gallon or MPG represents 'Fleet Miles per Gallon. 'For each subgroup or 'table cell,' MPG is computed as the ratio of the total number of miles traveled by all vehicles in the subgroup to the total number of gallons consumed. MPGs are assigned to each vehicle using the EPA certification files and adjusted for on-road driving'.

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