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theclencher

10-13-2006 09:53 AM

Effect of weight on FE: estimates from online sources

MetroMPG

10-13-2006 09:59 AM

Can you point me to any of them? The only ref. I have is the EPA's:

Quote:

. An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 2%. The reduction is based on the percentage of extra weight relative to the vehicle's weight and affects smaller vehicles more than larger ones.

https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/driveHabits.shtml

MetroMPG

10-13-2006 10:23 AM

Thanks. Info like that deserves its own thread. Thread-splitting...

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