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Old 11-21-2008, 10:48 AM   #4 (permalink)
trebuchet03
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The Wagen - '00 Jetta GLS
90 day: 32.72 mpg (US)
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Questions to ask...

1. What % of their operating life are they no hooked up to a trailer?
2. When hooked up to a trailer, what % of losses can be attributed to rig/trailer gap?
3. What is the penalty for ridges oriented orthogonally to flow?
4. Of course, Cost v. benefit

I've seen the accordion stuff on trains/subways... But I think that's more of a trade off for turning....
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