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Old 05-11-2010, 04:00 PM   #25 (permalink)
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yes, if you put a big engine in it. but there too is a compromise, if you only need a couple extra miles then shlepping the big ICE around is also wasteful.

Coasting is STILL more efficient though, pulse for 1/4 the time, glide for 3/4.
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