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Old 07-17-2010, 12:25 AM   #28 (permalink)
Olympiadis
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Originally Posted by ConnClark View Post
for a.
An engine operating in a set of conditions that improves its efficiency does have a direct impact on the mileage that a road going vehicle can achieve.

for b.
yes it can

for e.
optimal burn rate for a diesel is determined by rpm of the engine, the quantity of fuel injected, and the ratio of the connecting rod length to the crank throw not the load on the engine.

There's our problem.
In my world you are wrong on these three counts.
I don't see my further posting in this thread as being productive anymore.
A debate of engine theory and vehicle efficiency is off topic and can be a separate discussion if you like.
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