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Old 07-13-2011, 07:06 PM   #89 (permalink)
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As a hypermiler without the kill switch, you'd actually be helped somewhat with a monitor system. I mean, there's no hard braking
Actually hard braking is an efficient tactic in certain, not uncommon, situations as I was trying to explain earlier. Obviously not braking at all is best, but if you need to time an obstruction, you can conserve energy by braking early and quickly.

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you would follow posted speed limits to a T.
Not a hallmark of hypermiling imho.

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