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

Your car is wasting a lot of energy at those lower speeds. Most commercial vehicles actually have an ideal speed to mileage at about 55mph. After that, wind resistance starts to diminish your mileage.