Think About Wind Resistance
Written on March 13, 2009. Written by Zac.
Headwinds can really drag down your gas mileage. A good practice is to stay behind another car, not too close, in order to allow them to ‘break’ the wind for you.
Headwinds aren’t the only winds that increase fuel consumption - cross winds can have a large negative effect as well. In crosswind conditions, choosing a route with a barrier (trees or buildings) along the edge will save fuel compared to a road in the open.
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