> Apparently this efficiency is due to the reduced spacing at this speed > as opposed to higher speeds. It just so happens that maximum fuel > efficiency is also around 35 MPH, so I jumped to the logical conclusion > that we could solve two problems at once with a national 30 MPH speed > limit! ;-) This would surely make the Diesel Vanagon owners happy: "Look, Ma! I can pass!" "Yes, dear, but hurry. That guy on the 10-speed keeps tailgating!" |
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