Efficiency is NOT MPG

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Originally Posted by tjts1

The way to measure your fuel economy is MPG. End of story.

I think that what the OP is saying is that, especially for this shipping and freight industry, MPG is not enough. A large truck doubling its MPGs at the expense of half its carrying capacity is really a wash. How about "Ton-Miles/gallon," or "how many tons can I move one mile with one gallon of fuel?"


Here's a practical example: Say you're moving, and you need to rent a truck. There are two sizes available. The super-hauler holds 300 cubic feet of stuff and gets 15 mpg. The smaller truck holds 200 cubic feet of stuff and gets 20 mpg. You have 250 cubic feet of stuff. Which do you pick?