Too bad this formula doesn't work on cars in the real world.
Brent

>From: MH <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com
>To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [biofuel] how much do you know
>Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2003 21:48:24 -0500
>
> > The question is: How much you would benefit?
>
>  A example below --
>
>  Bicycle Power Calculator
>  http://www.me.psu.edu/lamancusa/ProdDiss/Bicycle/bikecalc.htm
>
>  200 = Rider's Weight (lbs)
>  0% Grade
>
>  Desired     Calories    Approximate    Energy
>  Constant    burned     miles per         increase
>  Speed        per mile   US gallon         from 15 mph
>  (mph)        (kcals)    (mpg)              (percent)
>   15              9.08      3192                  0%
>   25            15.26      1899                 68%
>   35            24.55      1134                170%
>   45            36.94        785                307%
>   55            52.42        553                477%
>   65            71.00        408                682%
>
>  Theirs a 35% energy increase from 55 to 65 mph above.
>  but with a 4 wheel auto or truck the CdA, increased mass
>  and rolling resistance would propably increase energy
>  percentage further I'd think.
>
>  Formula used to determine (mpg)  115000/(kcals*3.96832)
>
>  115,000 Btu/US gallon of gasoline at Lower Heating Value (LHV)
>
>  One kilocalorie [kcal] = 3.96832 Btu

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