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FUEL-EFFICIENT MODEL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rebound effect
1, record 1, English, rebound%20effect
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An example of a rebound effect would be [a] driver who replaces a car with a fuel-efficient model, only to take advantage of its cheaper running costs to drive further and more often. Or a family that insulates their loft and puts the money saved on their heating bill towards an overseas holiday. 2, record 1, English, - rebound%20effect
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion environnementale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- effet de rebond
1, record 1, French, effet%20de%20rebond
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- effet rebond 1, record 1, French, effet%20rebond
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fait que certains gains environnementaux dus à une gestion des ressources plus efficace ou à des évolutions techniques sont sensiblement diminués ou annulés par une augmentation de la consommation ou une modification des usages. 1, record 1, French, - effet%20de%20rebond
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
effet de rebond; effet rebond : désignations et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 28 mai 2023. 2, record 1, French, - effet%20de%20rebond
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-09-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Fuel Consumption Guide
1, record 2, English, Fuel%20Consumption%20Guide
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The annual Fuel Consumption Guide provides data on the fuel consumption of new model year passenger cars, light-duty pickup trucks, vans and special purpose vehicles. Consumers may use this information to compare the fuel consumption of various makes and models and to select the most fuel-efficient vehicle for their needs. The Guide is published by Natural Resources Canada, using information collected by Transport Canada. The Guide lists fuel consumption estimates in both litres-per-100 kilometres and miles-per-gallon for most vehicles available for the new model year. The vehicles listed in the Guide are also divided by size into various classes of vehicles. 1, record 2, English, - Fuel%20Consumption%20Guide
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Guide de consommation de carburant
1, record 2, French, Guide%20de%20consommation%20de%20carburant
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Guide de consommation de carburant annuel fournit des données sur la consommation de carburant des véhicules des nouveaux modèles de voitures de tourisme, de camions légers, de fourgons et de véhicules à usages spéciaux. Les consommateurs peuvent utiliser ces renseignements pour comparer la consommation de carburant des différentes marques et des différents modèles et pour choisir le véhicule le plus économique pour leurs besoins. Le Guide est publié par Ressources naturelles Canada à l'aide des renseignements recueillis par Transports Canada. Le Guide fournit une liste des estimations en matière de consommation de carburant en litres par 100 kilomètres et en milles au gallon pour véhicules les plus disponibles pour la nouvelle année de modèle. Les véhicules qui figurent dans le Guide sont également répartis en diverses catégories de véhicules. 1, record 2, French, - Guide%20de%20consommation%20de%20carburant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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