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Old 12-06-2017, 02:57 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Generally the gains from fuel economy at altitude are mostly due to lower wind resistance, and less from reduced pumping losses.

Different vehicles will be affected in different ways. A turbocharged vehicle will cope with the thinner air better than a NA vehicle.
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