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tasdrouille · 09-22-2008, 01:05 PM

In typical city driving, you use at least 10%-15% of your fuel idling. I read a research paper that quoted a city EPA figure of 17%, though the exact driving cycle was not specified (see zero inertia powertrain)

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tasdrouille Master EcoModder Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mirabel, QC Posts: 1,672 The Guzzler - '08 Hyundai Elantra GL 90 day: 33.12 mpg (US) Got Soul? - '11 Kia Soul 2U Thanks: 35 Thanked 86 Times in 57 Posts	In typical city driving, you use at least 10%-15% of your fuel idling. I read a research paper that quoted a city EPA figure of 17%, though the exact driving cycle was not specified (see zero inertia powertrain) __________________ www.HyperKilometreur.com - Quand chaque goutte compte...