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Old 04-18-2011, 05:20 PM   #7 (permalink)
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With effective anticipation of lights & stop signs (i.e. not using your brakes), weight is only a second-order MPG effect. You need a longer pulse but you get a longer glide.

Some members of this forum have reported higher MPG with increased weight, because it fits the pulse & glide cycles of their commute better.

Aerodynamics, tire rolling resistance, and engine efficiency are first-order effects.
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