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SageBrush

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Hi all,

This chart is very helpful for speeds
http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?t=4295

And for elevation, the footnote at the bottom says
1. Subtract one fuel bar (1.5 kWh) for every 1000 ft (300 m) elevation

Why ?
 
Ah ... never mind.

I just realized that the footnote was meant to show energy consumption with NET elevation change, not driving at elevation per se.
 
eastocean said:
But do note that the lower Air Density increases range 1.5% per 1000 feet above sea level.
Click to expand...
Yes, thanks.

I'm surprised that it is not more. At my elevation of ~ 6000 ft the air density is 0.83 kg/ccm -- about 17% lighter air, and aero resistance at 110 kph (68 mph) is around 75% of total (air + road) frictions. It works out to 200 Wh/mile not including drivetrain losses.
 

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