Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - EcoModder.com - View Single Post - Porsche 928 more aerodynamic going backward?? Mythbusters to test with body reversed

d0sitmatr · 11-04-2010, 07:20 PM

I never believe a thing those guys do.

did you know they did a test on trucks a while ago and found no difference between an open bed and a bed with a tonneu cover on it ?
they also stated the truck got the best mpg with the tailgate removed and a cargo net in its place, 2nd best was tail gate lowered, then the open bed and tonneu was equal.

I can say, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that my truck gets just about 1/3 better mpg with the tonneu on than off.

I paid close attention to the sponsors for that particular episode, and the car manufacturer was at the top of the list. (2 I think)

11-04-2010, 07:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
d0sitmatr n00b.... sortof.. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SFL Posts: 345 silver fire - '03 Mazda Protege5 90 day: 32.52 mpg (US) Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts	I never believe a thing those guys do. did you know they did a test on trucks a while ago and found no difference between an open bed and a bed with a tonneu cover on it ? they also stated the truck got the best mpg with the tailgate removed and a cargo net in its place, 2nd best was tail gate lowered, then the open bed and tonneu was equal. I can say, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that my truck gets just about 1/3 better mpg with the tonneu on than off. I paid close attention to the sponsors for that particular episode, and the car manufacturer was at the top of the list. (2 I think) __________________ ~Mike