For those that don't know, cummins does a lot of testing on different things. They piblish their ginga in these white papers. A google search will find them. This particular one discusses fuel mileage. https://cumminsengines.com/uploads/docs/cummins_secrets_of_better_fuel_economy.pdf
i run a Volvo engine but this is still good info.
Cummins white papers
Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by Helowrenchturn2, Sep 30, 2014.
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Thanks for showing the info. I learned a lot, and it told me i was wrong about a few things. Especially interesting was the difference in fuel mileage on different types of pavement, and the amount of HP needed for an AC compressor, air compressor, etc.
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Yea. It was an eye opener for me on a few things
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In EU many trucks are 55 mph governed. Really I tried drive my freightliner at different crusing speeds and I'd say 50 mph is close to sweet spot.
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