ecarecar4/12/08 16:49xpWdneNoe-6jvZzVnZ2dnUVZ_uLinZ2d@centurytel.net

> I am looking for a plot of engine speed vs. fuel consumption. Is one
> available anywhere? I am not at all picky about what specific engine.
While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or
range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60
mph.

As a rule of thumb, you can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is
like paying an additional $0.20 per gallon for gas. Quote from the feds.

Graph here:
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/driveHabits.shtml
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