Many drivers are only now discovering that the mysterious “E” on certain car gear sticks actually stands for “Economy” mode — a fuel-saving setting that adjusts throttle sensitivity and gear shift timing to reduce fuel consumption, improve efficiency, and optimize everyday performance during city commutes or long-distance driving.
For many years, car gear layouts were simple and consistent. Manual cars used numbered gears plus “R” for reverse, while automatics typically showed “P,” “N,” “D,” and “R.” Because of this standardization, most drivers...
