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Forum: Fossil Fuel Free Yesterday, 06:32 PM
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Posted By redpoint5
Gaining 20% range due to regen might be possible...

Gaining 20% range due to regen might be possible in the city test circuit, as it simulates 23 stops over a distance of 11 miles with an average speed of 21 MPH. If the same circuit was performed for...
Forum: The Lounge Yesterday, 11:14 AM
Replies: 1,466
Views: 107,154
Posted By aerohead
' falsies'

Presently, the ultraviolet and white light striking Earth's upper atmosphere is encountering coal-fired power plant-derived sulfate aerosols which reflect a portion of the oncoming solar insolation...
Forum: EcoModding Central Yesterday, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 216
Posted By y2kbug
I never thought of it that way but it does make...

I never thought of it that way but it does make sense. When ever i buy new tires i see a decrease in mpg but i guess its like a new engine that has to get broken in some before it gets better.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-05-2024, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 216
Posted By redpoint5
I had an officer admit that he was doing 130 and...

I had an officer admit that he was doing 130 and loosing ground to me. My comment was that it sounded dangerous to drive so fast.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-05-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 216
Posted By freebeard
I once had a police officer try to convince me...

I once had a police officer try to convince me that putting bigger tires on my car would make the speedometer read low. I countered that the speedometer is fed but the left front wheel, and the rear...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-05-2024, 03:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 409
Posted By Vekke
Door mounted much better for aero. I would look...

Door mounted much better for aero. I would look pictures of WRC car mirrors and their positions. Closer to driver in cars length wise is also better as air moves slower. You also have better...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-04-2024, 11:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 216
Posted By Nissandriver
Tires are one of the easiest mods. I went from...

Tires are one of the easiest mods. I went from 185/60/14 to 185/75/14 on my 94 Sentra. I'd guess my mileage has been about 5 mpg better. The first year on the original size tires was 35 mpg. With the...
Forum: Success Stories 06-04-2024, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,175
Posted By Nissandriver
Freebeard, I did think about cutting the ends of...

Freebeard, I did think about cutting the ends of the plastic to a point and painting it to look like a smile. But since I don't have a lot to smile about anymore, I couldn't do it. I also didn't want...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-04-2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 216
Posted By freebeard
Was there a thread on this? I recall you posting...

Was there a thread on this? I recall you posting while you were driving this.

Asking for a friend....
https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums-my+cars-picture8979-100-1263.jpg
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-04-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 216
Posted By Ecky
Driver mod - slow down. Losing 10mph will do more...

Driver mod - slow down. Losing 10mph will do more than any (or every) other mod you can do to a car. On the highway, anyway.

Otherwise, it's between tire pressure and grille block, and I think I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-04-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 216
Posted By freebeard
I put 145s on the front of a 36HP Beetle. ...

I put 145s on the front of a 36HP Beetle.

https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums-my+cars-picture7008-screen-shot-2015-09-14-11-26-01.png

When I aged out of the employable cohort, I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-04-2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 860
Views: 68,677
Posted By mrme1983
I used acrylic in the wheel arch and 2 years...

I used acrylic in the wheel arch and 2 years later it's not washed off. Interior filler falls off though
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-04-2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 995
Views: 76,973
Posted By Isaac Zachary
Well that settles it. It looks like I'm getting a...

Well that settles it. It looks like I'm getting a used Bolt next.

I see a used 2017 Bolt for sale in Arvada for $13,765. The ad says "$4,000 tax credit comes off price." But I don't know if...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-03-2024, 10:08 PM
Replies: 860
Views: 68,677
Posted By Phase
I’ll just put electrical tape over the slots then...

I’ll just put electrical tape over the slots then for max aero during this yearly Oregon to Florida road trip
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-03-2024, 03:48 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 44,683
Posted By freebeard
Meanwhile, back on topic.... The CyberSquire: ...

Meanwhile, back on topic.... The CyberSquire:
...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-03-2024, 02:58 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 44,683
Posted By Vman455
Redpoint5 wasn't asking for the engineer's...

Redpoint5 wasn't asking for the engineer's credentials. He was asking for a citation/source of the specific claim.

Unfortunately, a lot of the press materials for the Bolt's introduction have been...
Forum: The Lounge 06-03-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 1,466
Views: 107,154
Posted By freebeard
The air traffic pause on 2001-09-11 was...

The air traffic pause on 2001-09-11 was instructive.
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-03-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 514
Posted By freebeard
Do you know what each of those tools do? I...

Do you know what each of those tools do? I recognize Python and IGES as standards (employed in Blender) and Autodesk Alias and Adobe Indesign as competitive software products. At least somewhat,...
Forum: For Sale 06-03-2024, 01:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 109
Posted By GeneralAnarchy
Enginer PHEV 4kWh kit

I have the Enginer PHEV 4kWh kit available. I am in NE Wisconsin and giving it away at no charge.
The last time I used it in my Prius, there was a weak cell in the realforce pack. Otherwise it...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-02-2024, 11:00 PM
Replies: 995
Views: 76,973
Posted By ME_Andy
This is for Isaac. ...

This is for Isaac.

https://www.reddit.com/r/BoltEV/comments/1cvu31l/joined_the_club_2018_w_74000mi_for_11200_before/
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-01-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 164
Posted By capturedbyrobots
Aero attempt at stand up scooter

So I always wanted to dive into aerodynamics, and stand up scooters are like one of the worst aerodynamic vehicles. Standing tall and the wind just slows me down a lot. When I’m going fast I crouch...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-01-2024, 05:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,245
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Not sure if such setup would effectively have...

Not sure if such setup would effectively have less of an aerodynamic penalty than the equivalent US-spec van of the same era......
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 06-01-2024, 05:36 AM
Replies: 539
Views: 67,562
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-01-2024, 05:32 AM
Replies: 1,476
Views: 527,092
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
By the seatbelt hinged to the door, seems to be...

By the seatbelt hinged to the door, seems to be US-spec. Spotted this one last December while I went to Bagé for the holidays....
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 06-01-2024, 05:26 AM
Replies: 1,544
Views: 228,083
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
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