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Re: Why it's set at 55 m.p.h...
thonhazz@clark.net (Jonathan Hazzard) writes:
>Matthew Russotto (russotto@wanda.pond.com) wrote:
> There was a LONG thread about this a few months back. Basically,
>ideal gas mileage depends on the particular car one is driving. I
>guarantee you that you will get better mileage at 55 than at 65 and
>~~~~~~~~~
> ~~~~ Jonathan
That is true for STEADY speeds. The problem is that if you try to stay
at a steady 55, you probably will do much more accelerating and decelerating
than at a constant 'road speed', which on the beltway is about 65.
When I drive distances at a steady 65 my mileage averages about 35mpg.
But when I travel in slower average speeds, my mileage drops to 28 or so.
Be safe out there,
JeffP
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