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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic
The conservation of momentum is the cornerstone of high efficiency driving. Second most important is acceleration at best BSFC.
regards
Mech
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Originally Posted by Old Tele man
...I agree, but I argue Acceleration @ BSFC is #1 because--in typical EGG vs. CHICKEN fashion--you have to accelerate up to speed before you can coast.
...although, from a "time-duration" aspect, coasting (conservation of momentum) is the far larger player.
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I agree with Mech. Most cars are set up to accelerate at least in the same ballpark as good BSFC. You can keep the same (non-foolish) acceleration and still have huge gains from conserving momentum.