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Old 10-10-2011, 11:50 AM   #11 (permalink)
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The conservation of momentum is the cornerstone of high efficiency driving. Second most important is acceleration at best BSFC.

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...I agree, but I argue Acceleration @ BSFC is #1 because--in typical EGG vs. CHICKEN fashion--you have to accelerate up to speed before you can coast.

...although, from a "time-duration" aspect, coasting (conservation of momentum) is the far larger player.
I agree with Mech. Most cars are set up to accelerate at least in the same ballpark as good BSFC. You can keep the same (non-foolish) acceleration and still have huge gains from conserving momentum.


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Old 10-11-2011, 07:32 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Excellent info here- thanks!

Now to figure out why she's dropped back to 38mpg ish..

Unless its the lower temps and the rain!


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