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Re: [ihc] Scout Mileage estimates



on 12/30/03 8:50 AM, Archerzero@domain.elided at Archerzero@domain.elided wrote:

> Aerodynamic drag is proportional to the square of the velocity so I would
> think you will get the best milage when you are in the highest gear going the
> slowest speed.
> 
> andy

Andy, 

Valid assumption, except that it doesn't take into account at which rpm the
engine is most efficient. Seems to me as if it is sort of a balancing act
among the different factors.

John

John Hofstetter
www.goldrush.com/~hofs


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