Supposedly going faster uses more fuel. But your getting to the place quicker. Shouldn’t you just be using the same amount of fuel as if you were driving slower and getting there later?

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Supposedly going faster uses more fuel. But your getting to the place quicker. Shouldn’t you just be using the same amount of fuel as if you were driving slower and getting there later?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Here is an easier comparison if you will allow some leniency. What is easier for you? Running up a flight of stairs as fast as possible or casually walking up them? Both are the same distance but one requires more “fuel”

Also, you need to consider efficiency. Your vehicle may be more efficient in fuel economy at 45 miles per hour than it is at 90 miles per hour.