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[–] 1 point 7 months ago (1 child)

Not really. Higher speeds increase fuel consumption, and traffic light timings don't change with fewer cars on the road. They might save a little on roundabouts but for the most part I think the effects would be negligible.

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago

    Higher speeds increase fuel consumption

    I believe most cars are at their most efficient at city cruising speeds of 50–70 km/h. Because there's a trade-off between air resistance and the efficiency of the engine & gearing.

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