Thread: Hypermiling
View Single Post
Old 08-19-2010, 11:08 PM   #48
 
TexXBox's Avatar
TexXBox
Senior Member
Full Access Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Texas
Name: Steve
Age: 59
Posts: 247
Default
I can't imagine ever managing 40+ mpg in my car.

And diesels do have throttles. They just regulate the fuel flow instead of the air flow. Even a stationary engine that operates at a fixed speed has a throttle, that is how it is set to the desired rpm.


__________________
The secret of flying is to throw yourself at the ground and miss.
TexXBox is offline   Reply With Quote