Truck Fuel Economy Affected by Environmental Factors
Not knowing what the weather will be at the destination of the day may have a negative impact on the gas tank. There are several factors caused by the weather that may have drivers having to fill up a little more often. Truck fuel economy is affected by adverse environmental conditions. These conditions include the weather, road conditions and the terrain of the roads. The terrain includes hills and mountains that may have an impact on the gasoline that is used. The environmental conditions are not controllable by the driver nor does the driver always know of upcoming weather conditions. However these conditions do make an impact on the amount of gas used per mile.
