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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
That one-size-fits-all test standards are ridiculous. It seems to have been there to give automatic transmissions an advantage.
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I don't think it was intended that way back in 70s when procedures were established, but current generation of drive by wire software controled cars takes advantage of it.
You could argue that CVT equipped car has taller final ratio and can be programmed to lag engine at low RPM/low intake vacuum to reduce friction and pumping losses which would help economy.