Driving Speed Could Affect Fuel Economy, EV Range

Electrical vehicles are poised to take over our roads over the next two decades. They are powered by clean, renewable energy, and they produce minimal emissions, making them the perfect vehicle for drivers who are conscious of their carbon footprint. Such drivers will be happy to know that research has found that every car, even electric vehicles, have an optimal speed range that results in minimum energy consumption as well as increased cost savings and reduced emissions.

According to “The Conversation,” fuel consumption rises from about 80km/h, partly because air resistance increases. “But speed is only one factor. No matter what car you are driving, you can reduce fuel consumption (and therefore emissions) by driving more smoothly.” Driving techniques such as avoiding sudden braking, anticipating corners, taking the foot off the accelerator just before reaching the peak over a hill and cruising over it and removing any unneeded heavy items to make the car lighter will reduce fuel consumption.

In New Zealand, the semiannual AA ENERGYWISE Rally was designed to demonstrate how much fuel could be saved. Over a 1,200 km (745 miles)-course around North Island, participating drivers had to reach each destination within a certain time period. With an optimum average speed of around 80km/h, the objective was to save fuel. Results found that regardless of the car or the driver, fuel consumption could be improved through driving habits.

“The whole purpose of the rally is to show Kiwi motorists how they can slash their fuel bills by choosing a fuel-efficient car and driving it in a fuel-efficient manner,” said EECA chief executive Mike Underhill. “As well as rush-hour traffic, this first stage will test drivers’ fuel efficiency techniques on motorways and rural state highways, but there will be more challenges to come.”

According to AA General Manager Motoring Services Stella Stocks, “most motorists can achieve a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 20% through more efficient techniques, and at today’s petrol prices that adds up to significant savings.” Even with conventional gas-powered vehicles, practicing efficient driving techniques will reduce fuel consumption, ultimately reducing fueling costs and the amount of emissions a vehicle produces.

In the case of EVs, this could increase a vehicle’s range on a single charge, increasing the intervals between recharges. However, a large chunk of the population are locked out of the EV market due to the high cost of the vehicles.

One interesting EV company you should watch is ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. Ltd. (NASDAQ: SOLO). This Vancouver-based company is a manufacturer of electric vehicles, and its subsidiary Intermeccanica has been designing and building specialty EVs for more than 60 years.

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