Glossary / General

fuel crisis

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The fuel crisis was a time when gas became very expensive and hard to find, which made car companies start making smaller and more fuel-efficient cars instead of big ones.

Technical Definition

The fuel crisis refers to a period in the 1970s when oil prices skyrocketed, leading to fuel shortages and a significant impact on the automotive industry. This prompted manufacturers to rethink vehicle sizes and fuel efficiency.

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