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Old 05-23-2014, 11:02 AM   #34 (permalink)
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The problem with that concept is the in-gear "glide" part. In my tests with the automatic Odyssey, pulse-and-engine-brake is worse than just maintaining steady speed. Pulse and glide needs to have a neutral glide, even better if it's engine off.
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