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mechman600 · 03-24-2012, 10:43 PM

I disagree. Late 1990s trucks pulling medium loads in less hilly terrain (Cummins N14) would get 8-9 mpg with a good driver. Today's 13L engines in similar scenarios are lucky to get 7 mpg. That's a huge percentage.

03-24-2012, 10:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
mechman600 Master EcoModder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 1,228 Fusion - '16 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE Thanks: 190 Thanked 275 Times in 168 Posts	I disagree. Late 1990s trucks pulling medium loads in less hilly terrain (Cummins N14) would get 8-9 mpg with a good driver. Today's 13L engines in similar scenarios are lucky to get 7 mpg. That's a huge percentage.