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Old 07-17-2009, 11:20 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by bwilson4web View Post
The vehicle efficiency model works the same regardless of the engine size. Although the larger engine is likely to have greater internal drag and require more than 5 hp (3.7 kW) for internal engine operating losses, it still has to turn to maintain 30 mph and generate the fixed internal energy losses as well as the 5 hp needed to sustain 30 mph.

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I'm sorry. You don't know what you're talking about.

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