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Old 06-26-2009, 04:02 PM   #85 (permalink)
Ptero
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Smart Car ForTwo Pure - '08 Smart Fortwo Pure stripped
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On another thread, I have discussed the constant throttle technique that I use for my Smart Car when hypermiling. Big trucks pretty much use constant throttle technique as well, using gearing to keep the engine within the torque band. It doesn't matter what fuel your engine is using. And forget horsepower. All hypermilers need to know their engine's torque curve, then find the rpm within that curve that provides the best fuel efficiency.
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