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Designing and Building my own High MPG Car
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ConnClark
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- '85 Mercedes Benz 300SD
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mpg (US)
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- '04 Mercedes C320 4Matic
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A short list of economy benefits of a trike.
1. Lower rolling resistance.
2. Reduced rotational mass.
3. Less aerodynamic drag from the wheels.
Of course there are safety and stability penalties.
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