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Old 09-30-2013, 09:20 PM   #4 (permalink)
Daox
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Nice testing! Yeah, could use more runs, but it gives you a rough idea of what Darin and I have said for quite a while. Acceleration method doesn't play a huge role in fuel economy. I prefer to accelerate briskly (hey, if I can, why not? ), while he tends to prefer to accelerate more slowly, but we can and have both achieved over 100% above EPA with our cars.

Its what you do after the acceleration that matters (dont brake!)

I also think its hilarious to tell people that its efficient to floor it.
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