The author posted a question in Auto, Moto
Will fuel consumption be reduced if you drive behind a truck or bus? and got a better answer
Response from Антон Владимирович[+++++]
Yes, but 1: Very unimportant 2: Subject to a number of conditions speed and distance to the bus.
Response from 0[+++++]
Yes, but 1: Very insignificant 2: Subject to a number of conditions speed and distance to the bus.
Yes, but 1: Very insignificant 2: Subject to a number of conditions speed and distance to the bus.
Response from 0[+++++]
It will if you stay close, but it's a distance violation and very dangerous.
It will if you stay close, but it's a distance violation and very dangerous.
Response from 0[+++++]
Yes, there's less air resistance. In racing, it's called a slipstream.
Yes, there's less air resistance. In racing, it's called a slipstream.
Response from 0[+++++]
it's not worth the effort! You could drive into a lorry.
it's not worth the effort! You could drive into a lorry.
Response from 0[+++++]
it's dangerous - if you drive that way all the time, you'll get a sandblasted muzzle and no amount of economy will cover it
it's dangerous - if you drive that way all the time, you'll get a sandblasted muzzle and no amount of economy will cover it
Response from 0[+++++]
It will be if you use a hitch or cable.
It will be if you use a hitch or cable.
Response from 0[+++++]
A woman on a bicycle accelerated to 295 6 km/h driving behind a specially designed vehicle behind which a vacuum was created! But rocks from under the wheels of trucks can really ruin your mood and your car.
A woman on a bicycle accelerated to 295 6 km/h driving behind a specially designed vehicle behind which a vacuum was created! But rocks from under the wheels of trucks can really ruin your mood and your car.
Response from 0[+++]
Yes, but slightly. And at the cost of dangerously shortening the distance, which, in case of emergency braking by the driver, can lead to an accident with fatal consequences.
Yes, but slightly. And at the cost of dangerously shortening the distance, which, in case of emergency braking by the driver, can lead to an accident with fatal consequences.
Response from 0[+++++]
that's to drive a meter away or the other way around.
that's to drive a meter away or the other way around.
Response from 0[+++++]
Yes, if it's evenly straight and around the whole Earth. Then the effect would be noticeable.
Yes, if it's evenly straight and around the whole Earth. Then the effect would be noticeable.