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Old 03-28-2009, 08:54 PM   #28 (permalink)
thorpie
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Best acceleration is 0

Best is to find a hill, that for the speed you want to travel:
  • has an up gradient that matches the best BSFC of the engine and gearing; and
  • has a down gradient that allows you to roll at the speed you want.
Go up the hill. Turn off engine. Roll down the other side at the same speed.
Acceleration = 0
(you may have a little trouble finding the hill, but it must be there somewhere)
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