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Originally Posted by metromizer
I'm not sure but a heavier one might actually help a hypermiler.
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The physics of a lighter (or reduced inertia) flywheel seem to be favorable to EOC though, as near as I can reason it.
1. When you repeatedly start, rev up, and stop the engine, you will be losing less energy in the accelerating and decelerating of the flywheel.
2. Getting the car moving is something less of an issue if you are timing every light/obstruction possible so that you have some forward momentum left over when the obstruction clears.
Though getting moving may be an adjustment as noted.