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This is a first. How does a cover drop the mpg? I would have figured it would help MPGs
It does help. Independent tests, GM testing, MotorTrend testing, among others. A lot? It depends on the truck and the cover. Anywhere from a little bit to a few percent.
"conventional wisdom" is repeating one small bit a while back that was more about tailgates than covers.
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Interesting that they compare the thicker flat top of the modern tailgate to the last few inches of a tonneau cover, saying their tailgate design mimics the last part of the cover.

 

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It does help. Independent tests, GM testing, MotorTrend testing, among others. A lot? It depends on the truck and the cover. Anywhere from a little bit to a few percent.
"conventional wisdom" is repeating one small bit a while back that was more about tailgates than covers.
I believe TFL Truck did this test a couple of months ago and saw an increase in MPG as well.
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