Camero466 t1_iriv4ky wrote on October 8, 2022 at 3:26 PM Reply to TIL about The “Victory Speed”. Beginning in May of 1942 and ending in August of 1945, a nationwide speed limit of 35 miles per hour was instated. The “Victory Speed” limit was instated in order to reduce gasoline and rubber consumption. by Phillip_Lipton I wonder, would this actually save on gas? Slower does mean more time to get to a place—had they figured out this was the most gas-efficient speed? Permalink 1
Camero466 t1_iriv4ky wrote
Reply to TIL about The “Victory Speed”. Beginning in May of 1942 and ending in August of 1945, a nationwide speed limit of 35 miles per hour was instated. The “Victory Speed” limit was instated in order to reduce gasoline and rubber consumption. by Phillip_Lipton
I wonder, would this actually save on gas? Slower does mean more time to get to a place—had they figured out this was the most gas-efficient speed?