What does 'range' mean on a car dashboard?

[Ethan]

On a car dashboard, 'range' refers to the remaining driving distance, indicating how much farther the car can travel. This distance is calculated based on average fuel consumption, representing the theoretical remaining mileage with the current fuel level in the tank. A car dashboard is a device that reflects the working conditions of various vehicle systems. Common indicators include the fuel indicator, washer fluid indicator, electronic throttle indicator, front/rear fog light indicators, and warning lights. Different cars have varying dashboard configurations. However, conventional dashboards typically include a speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, coolant temperature gauge, fuel gauge, and charging gauge. Vehicle fuel consumption is directly influenced by five major factors: driving habits, the vehicle itself, road conditions, natural wind, and ambient temperature. Specific factors that increase fuel consumption include: Driving habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before reaching traffic lights can increase fuel consumption. The vehicle itself: Cars with larger engine displacements generally consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger engines typically produce more power and require more gasoline for combustion. Heavier vehicles also have higher fuel consumption due to the greater driving torque needed. Road conditions: Driving on unpaved roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, or mountainous terrain increases resistance and fuel consumption. Natural wind: Driving against strong winds increases vehicle resistance and fuel consumption. Low ambient temperatures: When the engine block is cold, injected gasoline doesn't atomize easily during cold starts, requiring more fuel for combustion and increasing consumption. Additionally, the engine control unit may maintain higher idle speeds to warm up the engine in cold weather, further increasing fuel usage.