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Originally Posted by dennyt
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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Weight reduction measures mainly pay off WHEN it leads to a smaller engine/drivetrain package being utilized.