Fuel economy
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11-09-2007, 18:40
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Fuel economy
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Joe Hagan
> > Just another thought, there is approximately 100 sq feet of surface on the front end of a bus that's pushing against the air that hits the front. Obviously, the force applied is multiplied with speed - much more resistance at 70 MPH vs. 55 MPH - and more so with headwind. If your wheel-speed is 60 MPH and you are hitting a 10 MPH headwind, effectively your are applying a 70 MPH force which the engine is trying to overcome. Conversely, add a 10 MPH tailwind and the opposite is true. This of course affects fuel consumption. > > Do you notice how smooth your coach runs when it's being "pushed down the road?" A good tailwind is noticeable when climbing a grade - a headwind is more notable. The transmission notices this as well. > > > Safe travels. > > Pappy Pappy sounds like a real motor operator should watch the weather to see which way the winds will be a blowing. What happens when you back into a forward wind? ![]() > St. George, UT > (Wannabe) > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > |
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