Back to Systemcrashed: I would like to see some data on the range increase due to drafting, especially drafting large trucks.
On a recent 3000 mile trip, I noticed a signifcant improvement when following trucks, but our route was too hilly to take meaningful data. My guess on improvement was about 10%.
Now back in the flatlands (Florida), I will try to take data. One good parameter is to set the cruise control so that the Tesla follows a truck at a set distance. I followed trucks that were going 65 mph. I set the cruise control to a safe #7 and to greater than 65 mph so that I would stay a constant distance behind the truck. (At #7, the following time was 2.5 seconds. At #1, it was 1.0 seconds, too close for me.)
Perhaps we should start a thread on Range Improvement Due to Drafting? I request member interest.