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RoyMacDonald · Jul 3rd, 2010, 12:43

Thinking about Clan's comments made me think that Volvo could introduce an Eco cruise control version that kept the car at the optimum speed for fuel economy as well as having the standard cruise control. Say just press the cruise control button twice to implement.

galloot633 · Jul 5th, 2010, 22:53

just returned from a 500 mile motorway round trip, I tried to keep to 50 -60 , but couldnt, back up to 85 , xc goes great , to hell with economy !
dave

berkshire · Jul 6th, 2010, 14:31

I followed Clan's advice on a 200 mile round trip on Monday down the down the A34 and A303. I tried to keep a steady pace of around 75mph where possible. No cruise control this time, just easing off uphill and gentle acceleration downhill increased the consumption by about 8% to around 33.5mpg Thanks for the advice!

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Jul 5th, 2010, 22:53	#12
galloot633 xc90, volvo number five Last Online: May 1st, 2024 19:49 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grappenhall	cruising speed just returned from a 500 mile motorway round trip, I tried to keep to 50 -60 , but couldnt, back up to 85 , xc goes great , to hell with economy ! dave

Jul 6th, 2010, 14:31	#13
berkshire Junior Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2014 22:26 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oxford	I followed Clan's advice on a 200 mile round trip on Monday down the down the A34 and A303. I tried to keep a steady pace of around 75mph where possible. No cruise control this time, just easing off uphill and gentle acceleration downhill increased the consumption by about 8% to around 33.5mpg Thanks for the advice!

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