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paul386 · 02-12-2012, 08:07 PM

The lower the speed the better. The car probably gets its best gas mileage between 30-45MPH. The energy required as a function of speed is a v^3 function. Double your speed and the energy required increased 8 times.

02-12-2012, 08:07 PM	#2
paul386 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i Jet Black Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	The lower the speed the better. The car probably gets its best gas mileage between 30-45MPH. The energy required as a function of speed is a v^3 function. Double your speed and the energy required increased 8 times.
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