View Single Post
Old 05-07-2009, 03:51 PM   #8 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard
Master EcoModder
 
NeilBlanchard's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Maynard, MA
Posts: 1,340

Mica Blue - '05 xA RS 2.0
Team Toyota
90 day: 47.91 mpg (US)

Josepha - '08 xD
90 day: 36.07 mpg (US)
Thanks: 20
Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts
Hi,

On the tires, what I listed in my blog was we should use metal wheels with solid treads for the lowest rolling resistance possible, and then tune the suspension accordingly. The hydraulic pressure developed by the suspension should be used to generate electricity (a la what MIT has done). So, we gain in efficiency and regain some of what would have been waste energy, as well.
__________________
Sincerely, Neil

http://neilblanchard.vox.com/
  Reply With Quote