2006-09-15 02:16:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Not by any noticeable amount. Short answer, lights are electrified from battery. The alternator is driven by motor rotation, and this charges battery, as well as providing electrical current for engine spark plugs.
Overall, the total population would use less fuel by running with headlights at all times, because this would reduce automobile accidents. The miniscule amount of fuel consumed by headlights, multiplied by 100 millions of cars would be less than the fuel lost through accidents, and police and emergency responders.
So yes, it does increase fuel consumption, but not by any noticeable amount. You would save more energy by driving more smoothly, without rapid accelerations, decelerations, or constantly adjusting speeds.
2006-09-23 00:10:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
If it does, it's hardly noticeable. The lights are powered by the car battery which is not directly related to gas consumption....
2006-09-15 02:20:47 · answer #2 · answered by Shaun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why it would since there is no connection with the lights and the actual motor.
2006-09-15 02:24:02 · answer #3 · answered by freaking_airhead 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha I seriously hope you weren't debating weather or not to conserve gas and "not" use your headlights at night.
2006-09-15 02:25:42 · answer #4 · answered by Vince B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it very much.
2006-09-15 02:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋