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Originally Posted by Shawn D.
I'm sure you already know this, but "shortest" is not necessarily the most efficient. Here's just one example based on real-world conditions:
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Of course you are right. Distance is not the only factor and long trips with no stops can be more efficient than shorter trips with lots of stops. An infallable rule can't be stated for all situations.
But still, efficiency isn't really the goal - using less fuel is. Driving ten miles at 20 mpg is more
efficient than going seven miles at 15 mpg, but the seven mile trip still uses less fuel - and that's the real goal.
We all tend to get hung up on getting the best mileage, but that doesn't always translate into less fuel used.