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Old 07-14-2008, 03:28 AM   #38 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
Right there is one of the best reasons (or many) that a 55 mph speed limit is more about control than about actually using significantly less gas. At best it gives marginal savings, if you consider that most people drive under 80 most of the time. Swap that BMW for a Prius, and you cut fuel use in half. Make the Prius a PHEV, and you cut it in half again. Telecommute 3 days a week, and you knock off another 60% of commuting use. And on down the line.
I disagree because millions of cars driving slower adds up. The WW II Victory Speed was 35 MPH to save fuel and tires. And yes, I think it was nearly impossible to enforce, .

The 55 MPH speed limit may be a "simple club" to you, but it can also be described as a low-hanging fruit.

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