• Septimaeus@infosec.pub
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    4 months ago

    This is correct, especially at lower speeds. Greater fuel efficiency would come from lower wind and drivetrain resistance and use of a more efficient range of the motor’s powerband.

    Most vehicles are geared for optimal speed to fuel consumption around 55-65 mph (90-100 kph) not 70+ mph (110+ kph). So just going a bit under the speed limit can have a significant impact on fuel consumption.

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      4 months ago

      Also, truckers drive efficiently, so just following what they do will save gas.

      But yeah, I don’t go over 65mph and I end up with 7-10mpg over my highway rating.

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          4 months ago

          Yeah, I got my last vehicle new, and went 165k miles (~265k Km) on the front brake pads. At every tire rotation I asked if I needed new ones, and for like 6 years they told me they were at 50% wear.

          I use throttle control to adjust my speed while driving, and coast as much as I can at redlights.