The Principles of Aerodynamic Drag and Rolling Resistance as they relate to vehicle fuel consumption

It should be noted that the drag due to air resistance increases exponentially with speed as in F=1/2V^2 so double the speed, four times the drag.

The same thing applies in braking. Double the speed, four times the distance to brake. Which is why road safety authorities bang on all the time about reducing the speed limits.

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