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Does Car Air Conditioner's Fan Speed Affect Fuel Consumption?

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Paul

07/30/25 4:33am

Car air conditioner's fan speed does affect fuel consumption. Below is relevant information about fuel consumption: 1. Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers: This refers to the amount of fuel consumed by a vehicle traveling 100 kilometers at a certain speed on the road. It is a theoretical indicator for vehicles. Manufacturers measure this value under controlled conditions using a dynamometer installed on the vehicle's chassis, converting it into speed parameters, then calculating the theoretical experimental fuel consumption per 100 kilometers for the model at specified speeds. 2. Road condition fuel consumption: This is a fuel indicator calculated based on values obtained from repeated tests where the vehicle is driven on specified roads at regulated speeds and times, also known as multi-condition road cycle fuel consumption. The standard specifies that each cycle includes various driving conditions, recording parameters such as gear shift timing, parking duration, driving speed, acceleration, braking, and deceleration for each cycle. This method yields measurements that are closer to actual values.

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