06-29-2012, 05:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MGB=MPG
Fuel Economy Advantage of 2-Speed Axles
Chapman, L., "Fuel Economy Advantage of 2-Speed Axles," SAE Technical Paper 831798, 1983,
data showing the fuel-saving capability of a two-speed versus a single speed axle
The two-speed axle with ratios straddling the ratio of the single speed provided substantial fuel savings when used as a transmission range extender at highway speeds.
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This isn't a medium duty truck. |
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