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Old 08-10-2009, 01:04 PM   #10 (permalink)
skyl4rk
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I find that a slow acceleration works best. Fast acceleration does not give me as high mpg according to SG.

Opportunistic P&G is more practical than aggressive P&G. If no one is behind you, do a few 30-40mph pulses. If someone is behind you and there is a good opportunity to pass, do a glide to give them a chance to pass.

If there is a hill coming up and you know it has a good long coast on the other side, arrange your pulse to start at the bottom of the hill and peak at the top. If you don't know what is on the other side of the hill, arrange your pulse so that you barely make it over the hill.
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