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Good point, though I would be surprised if well designed handles would really cause that much drag.
I've obviously never tasted this in a wind tunnel or anything, I just don't think the mileage gained would balance out the lives lost.
I think i remember reading the handles gave something like 0.5%-1% extra range, but it's been a long time since I looked into it.
Back then when they started doing it, eeking out every single % was pretty important. I'd say its less important now as things have gotten more efficient and batteries have gotten better.