More Fuel Efficient Cars Not Enough to Offset Growing Fuel Use: Report By Sami Haj-Assaad Mar 08 2013 Share this Article Tweet Despite government mandated fuel economy improvements, overall fuel consumption is on the rise across America according to a new report. Continue Reading... Filed under: Featured Articles Tips and AdviceTags: fuel consumption, Fuel Crisis, Fuel dependence, gas, gas pumps, reports, University of Michigan, University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute