Why Does Instantaneous Fuel Consumption Increase When Braking?

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VanJune
07/29/25 8:39pm
Detailed explanation of why instantaneous fuel consumption increases when braking: The reason for increased instantaneous fuel consumption during braking: Frequent braking increases fuel consumption because after braking, the vehicle needs to gradually accelerate from a low-speed state back to normal driving speed. This process requires additional fuel, resulting in significantly higher fuel consumption compared to steady-speed driving. The principle behind increased instantaneous fuel consumption during braking:
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