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Deceleration by downshifting

Dick Smith (rsmith@gulf.net)
Thu, 27 Feb 1997 10:41:36 -0500 (EST)

Anybody know of studies to show typical deceleration rates for 18-wheelers when they are slowing by downshifting, not braking?

Dick Smith
rsmith@gulf.net

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