Cruise control and fuel economy

In the past few weeks you have said that a 'human' is likely to be more efficient than cruise control as a human wil allow overrun going down hills, which will increase economy.

Is any manufacturer producing a configurable cruise control which will allow eg 5mph overrun on hills from the set speed to increase fuel economy?

Asked on 9 August 2011 by mshsrfc

Answered by Honest John

Never heard of it. But obviously some cruise is easier to knock out and re-engage than others.

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