Questions tagged [fuel-economy]
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How does turning off electric appliances save energy
We all know if we use less electricity we save energy.
But the energy we're getting is result of burning (not necessarily the literal meaning) the fuel. Even if we don't use that energy that fuel is ...
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How can "mpg" be high under low engine load?
Let's say a car at 60 mph requires roughly 20 hp to maintain its speed (i.e., to overcome rolling resistance and drag).
If this car makes 240 hp and gets about 34 mpg (not too unrealistic), how is it ...
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