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**Fox** · 08-30-2007, 08:48 PM

I am really interested in this as well.

I actually read something a while back- I wish I could find it again, but I tried and failed- that said that a certain trucker (of an 18-wheel rig) was able to achieve ~10mpg. That probably isn't definitive though, since there are so many other factors to take into consideration, like truck weight and aerodynamic qualities.

I'm guessing the 5mpg figure you gave is probably closer to the average for an 18 wheeler, but if they do test this efficiency, they probably only measure the efficiency of the cab (minus trailer).

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Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Re: Fuel Efficiency of Large Trucks I am really interested in this as well. I actually read something a while back- I wish I could find it again, but I tried and failed- that said that a certain trucker (of an 18-wheel rig) was able to achieve ~10mpg. That probably isn't definitive though, since there are so many other factors to take into consideration, like truck weight and aerodynamic qualities. I'm guessing the 5mpg figure you gave is probably closer to the average for an 18 wheeler, but if they do test this efficiency, they probably only measure the efficiency of the cab (minus trailer). __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!