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Old 10-15-2009, 06:10 PM   #12 (permalink)
chuckm
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Originally Posted by tasdrouille View Post
I doubt it, the average speed of the EPA cycle being slower than 70 mph.
Actually, that's kinda my point. I know my car gets 20-30% better mpgs at 55 than at 70. At 55mph, he's still in the region where aero resistance dominates the other factors, but his rpms will be closer to optimum.

Bondo: FYI, I work in Crossett. If you're ever in the area, I'd love to see the aerolid in person.
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