Posted by buickanddeere on April 20, 2011 at 09:18:26 from (192.75.48.150):
In Reply to: Trying to save gas posted by gitrib on April 19, 2011 at 21:03:03:
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As far as the amount of energy required to raise a truck/trailer/load up 200 feet elevation. It takes exactly the same amount of energy at 5 mph or 50 mph.
The numbers become complex as losses from friction, aerodynamic drag and braking are considered. Now figure what ground speed, engine rpm, throttle opening and where the air/fuel goes rich under high power.
As previously stated. If you want mileage, purchase a cracker box. If you want power and stability. Pay for the fuel to make and haul the capability around.
Mileage is about reducing aerodynamic drag which increases with a square to velocity. And using the brakes less. The number of people that as standard practice wail up to within 100yrds of a stop sign. Then lift the foot off the throttle and immediately heavy brake to barely stop in time. It's baffling as to why.
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