|
General Volvo and Motoring Discussions This forum is for messages of a general nature about Volvos that are not covered by other forums and other motoring related matters of interest. Users will need to register to post/reply. |
Information |
|
60 MPH Limit on MotorwaysViews : 5311 Replies : 121Users Viewing This Thread : |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
Sep 13th, 2020, 21:11 | #21 | |
'Mature' Member
Last Online: Yesterday 21:16
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
|
Quote:
Thank you for reminding me about the 1974 oil crisis. The same reasoning applied then - the 50 mph speed limit was intended to reduce the overall fuel consumption of the nation and conserve oil. Stan. |
|
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to StanC For This Useful Post: |
Sep 13th, 2020, 22:06 | #22 |
I've Been Banned
|
I would have no problem with lower limits whatsoever.
|
Sep 13th, 2020, 23:19 | #23 |
Non VOC Member
Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 19:37
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Milton Keynes
|
Overall I agree that lower speeds help reduce fuel consumption, as a truck driver I get through a lot of fuel but I do know that if I can set the cruise control to 50 or 53 instead of the flat out 56 I can improve the fuel economy from 10mpg to 12 or 13mpg, whilst I am driving a large basically rectangular heavy thing, that saving is down to drag and even a super slippy car design will benefit from reducing the top speed.
Where I do have a problem is areas like the M4 through Newport in South Wale where they impose a 'variable' 50 mph limit 24 hours a day with a message about pollution, the problem is that in the truck I then have to ride down the hill using the exhaust and service brakes to keep the speed down and then have to hit the accelerator to get up the next hill instead of letting the truck build up speed and inertia downhill to carry me some way up the next hill without using the accelerator. (And yes I've still got the ration coupons for the Mini that was my first car, albeit my dad owned it at the time)
__________________
David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg |
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to DaveNP For This Useful Post: |
Sep 13th, 2020, 23:43 | #24 |
New Member
Last Online: Jan 28th, 2021 15:47
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: FALKIRK
|
On short stretches, we should be looking at increasing to 100MPH. Modern cars are capable of this speed, and braking from this speed.
|
The Following User Says Thank You to GrantV50 For This Useful Post: |
Sep 14th, 2020, 00:45 | #25 | |
Aged Member
Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Weeting
|
Quote:
Dont get me wrong, I would be all for an increase in speed, its just your argument for the proposal is flawed
__________________
Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors |
|
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Bashy For This Useful Post: |
Sep 14th, 2020, 16:42 | #26 |
Non VOC Member
Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 19:37
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Milton Keynes
|
And unfortunately the MOT standard for brakes hasn't kept pace with modern speed capabilities, in good condition modern brakes are much better than the MOT standard, but do we trust everyone to maintain their car beyond the minimum?
__________________
David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg |
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to DaveNP For This Useful Post: |
Sep 14th, 2020, 16:47 | #27 | |
Premier Member
Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Market Harborough
|
Quote:
__________________
2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?) |
|
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Welton For This Useful Post: |
Sep 14th, 2020, 21:51 | #28 |
Premier Member
Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:40
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Hebburn
|
getting quite fed up with the constant persecution of the motorist & sticking lower limits on everyone to ease pollution etc.
Simple way to reduce pollution is to get cars off the roads by moving more freight by rail & making the use of public transport to move people cheaper & more convenient.
__________________
Current 2015 XC60 D5 AWD - Caspian Blue Previous 2012 XC60 D5 AWD - Seashell Metallic Previous 2005 S60 D5 Geartronic - Gunmetal Previous 2001 C70 T5 GT Auto Convertible - Saffron Previous 1999 S40 XS - Silver |
The Following User Says Thank You to AndyJudge For This Useful Post: |
Sep 14th, 2020, 22:23 | #29 | |
I've Been Banned
|
Quote:
|
|
Sep 17th, 2020, 20:38 | #30 | |
Non VOC Member
Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 19:37
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Milton Keynes
|
Quote:
In over 30 years in road transport the only times I've come across 'moving freight to rail' for journeys within the UK it has been a politically motivated thing and quickly becomes complicated, involving trucks running less than efficiently moving that freight to and from the railheads just to get environmental brownie points. Rail is great for long distance which is why they've recently started up a China to Europe railfreight service.
__________________
David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg |
|
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to DaveNP For This Useful Post: |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 2 (0 members and 2 guests) | |
|
|