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redpoint5 · 07-30-2021, 12:19 PM

The difference in fuel economy is so small it wouldn't be measurable. Weight hardly matters, though it does matter more with stop and go driving.

A vehicle capable of regenerative braking will be impacted even less by adding weight.

07-30-2021, 12:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
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