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Originally Posted by 96sentra
Wait, I don't understand how I would do a P&G with EOC
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The glide is actually coasting engine off - just not coasting down to a stop, but to your prefered lower speed.
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So I go to pulse to say 60mph, then I have to clutch, turn of the engine, and glide down to say 50mph
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Yes.
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then reengage the clutch (which turns the engine back on), accelerate at full throttle (to minimize BSFC) to 60mph, then clutch and turn off the engine.
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Acceleration depends on what your car consumes when accelerating.
You shouldn't use too much in the pulse, or it isn't worthwhile.
Pulsing and gliding times are approx. equal - depends on the car though.
In mpg, you should accelerate at better than half your normal mpg for constant speed.
(In L/100km , you shouldn't go near double your normal fuel consumption for constant speed)
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But that would kill my left leg with all that clutching.
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It's obviously a lot of work.
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Is there a smarter way to P&G? I just don't understand how anyone actually does P&G in the real world
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Buy a prius and stay under 42mph.
It'll do it just by lifting and pressing down your right foot !
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