11-18-2013, 04:45 PM
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Constant speed is less fuel-efficient than DWL because at a constant speed:
- More fuel is burned ascending.
- While descending, the energy invested in the climb is then "wasted" through increased engine braking.
One thing to keep in mind is that while target driving, you are typically exceeding the average (constant) speed by the bottom of the descent while still maintaining the target consumption.
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