How is it much more fuel efficient to travel at say 50 mph for longer than 70 mph for a shorter period of time. Like if I was going a set distance, if I drive slower I’m using the car longer so why isn’t it the same fuel being used.

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How is it much more fuel efficient to travel at say 50 mph for longer than 70 mph for a shorter period of time. Like if I was going a set distance, if I drive slower I’m using the car longer so why isn’t it the same fuel being used.

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Kinetic energy goes as speed squared. Going for longer increases the burned fuel linearly, which is a slower growth.

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