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Forum: Hypermiling 01-13-2009, 05:00 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 30,306
Posted By GasSavers_RoadWarrior
I think it could be argued that due to the...

I think it could be argued that due to the general principle that "vehicles already on a road have the right of way" then similarly vehicles already in a lane have the right of way. Whether the right...
Forum: Hypermiling 01-13-2009, 06:33 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 30,306
Posted By GasSavers_RoadWarrior
Something I notice with driving Wile-E more again...

Something I notice with driving Wile-E more again is an effect around the 55-65mph mark which is just before a laminar to turbulent flow transition point, which can mean a drop in the effective Cd,...
Forum: Hypermiling 08-26-2008, 07:01 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 30,306
Posted By GasSavers_RoadWarrior
A couple more observations... Noticed that I...

A couple more observations...

Noticed that I get very smooth and strong draft from two types of truck in particular.

i) Tankers, bulk tankers, liquid tankers, etc.
ii) "Reefer" trailers with...
Forum: Hypermiling 06-24-2008, 06:39 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 30,306
Posted By GasSavers_RoadWarrior
Yep that's my take on those crazy tight traffic...

Yep that's my take on those crazy tight traffic days too, if it's impossible to maintain a decent gap, you're better off behind a truck.
Forum: Hypermiling 06-24-2008, 05:22 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 30,306
Posted By GasSavers_RoadWarrior
Rules are to keep the people with little common...

Rules are to keep the people with little common sense from killing each other too easily. Somehow this is regarded as a good thing.
Forum: Hypermiling 05-12-2008, 08:10 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 30,306
Posted By GasSavers_RoadWarrior
Well there's lean and lean... there's a lean out...

Well there's lean and lean... there's a lean out cruise on most vehicles where it'll go to about 16:1
Forum: Hypermiling 05-08-2008, 08:40 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 30,306
Posted By GasSavers_RoadWarrior
Oh there is a thing that happens that might make...

Oh there is a thing that happens that might make drivers suppose that drafters are causing extra drag...

If you move in close behind a vehicle from another lane, slide across behind it, while...
Forum: Hypermiling 05-07-2008, 11:21 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 30,306
Posted By GasSavers_RoadWarrior
That's interesting, it always felt to me that...

That's interesting, it always felt to me that there was more of a pressure wave further back that you could actually feel dragging you along.
Forum: Hypermiling 05-06-2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 30,306
Posted By GasSavers_RoadWarrior
Yup, I fall into "toronto mode" when I get up...

Yup, I fall into "toronto mode" when I get up near there... because using your indicator means "please cut me off" *sigh*
Forum: Hypermiling 05-06-2008, 04:17 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 30,306
Posted By GasSavers_RoadWarrior
In still air, there would be a technical wake...

In still air, there would be a technical wake there still but it's probably too turbulent to take advantage of much past 500ft or so.
Forum: Hypermiling 05-06-2008, 07:48 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 30,306
Posted By GasSavers_RoadWarrior
It's not actually illegal to pass on the right up...

It's not actually illegal to pass on the right up here, it's frowned on though. It's funny to do it to people with NY plates... coz they'll panic and swerve right just after you pass.

We've got...
Forum: Hypermiling 05-04-2008, 04:44 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 30,306
Posted By GasSavers_RoadWarrior
The aerodynamics of the sitch are usually that...

The aerodynamics of the sitch are usually that there's a "draft" out to 3 lengths of the vehicle making it, so a nice big semi with 20ft of rig followed by 55ft of trailer has draft out to 225ft at...
Forum: Hypermiling 05-02-2008, 09:54 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 30,306
Posted By GasSavers_RoadWarrior
Heh, forgot that bit, I usually find that...

Heh, forgot that bit, I usually find that drafting uses much less fuel at any speed up to about 75mph... beyond that, you seem to be having to get too close for comfort at that speed, and seem to get...
Forum: Hypermiling 05-02-2008, 09:31 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 30,306
Posted By GasSavers_RoadWarrior
Before drafting a truck, look to see how the...

Before drafting a truck, look to see how the trailer is bouncing on the suspension, if it's jiggling about a lot, it's likely unloaded and deadheading... find a different truck... look for one with a...
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