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Default O.T. Eco trucks and trailers ?

On 26/10/2012 09:24, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

Its less, but not swamped. I'd say a truck is probably at 56mph around
50/ 50 when loaded.


In which case if you add a sixth to the load, the rolling resistance
will rise by a sixth and the air resistance by SFA so you save 1/12th of
the fuel. Worth doing.

Andy