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Forum: Hybrids 08-18-2022, 12:33 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 8,018
Posted By redpoint5
Given Ecky's example above, assuming the hybrid...

Given Ecky's example above, assuming the hybrid system improves fuel economy by 10% in a Honda Insight, I make the following assumptions and analysis;

12,000 miles driven per year
65 MPG average...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-29-2021, 10:05 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 9,221
Posted By oil pan 4
Germany 1939 people were big on "the public good"...

Germany 1939 people were big on "the public good" and "social values".
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-23-2021, 12:15 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 17,014
Posted By Hersbird
I think the pandemic has demonstrated teachers,...

I think the pandemic has demonstrated teachers, professors, and all educators are not needed in anywhere near their current numbers. One recorded excellent math teacher can teach thousands or even...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-10-2021, 04:31 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,442
Posted By oil pan 4
As of today: The nation average price is $3.42...

As of today:
The nation average price is $3.42 for a gallon of rug.
One year ago today it was $2.11 a gallon.
How's that for sticker shock, a 62% increase ouch.

Traffic is down because anyone...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-05-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 9,502
Posted By oil pan 4
Also to electric everything on the road it's...

Also to electric everything on the road it's going to take at least trillion kwh to power it all.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-27-2021, 02:25 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 19,447
Posted By MetroMPG
Ecomodding my $800 Honda Fit 5-speed beater [was "Picking up my..."]

For those who didn't read about it in our cheap 35 MPG highway beater megathread (https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/efficient-cheap-beaters-used-car-ads-35-mpg-30489.html), I bought this...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-25-2021, 09:45 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 9,502
Posted By oil pan 4
There's not enough battery stuff available to...

There's not enough battery stuff available to increase large battery electric vehicles by 50% each year.
The battery market only seems to be able to handle tens of thousands of additional vehicles...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-14-2020, 11:13 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,687
Posted By oil pan 4
As long as stuff pretty much stays like it is I...

As long as stuff pretty much stays like it is I hope to never go back to gas.
The only way I would go back to a straight oil or gas burner is if the state pushed me into that decision.
I'm not...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-14-2019, 07:04 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,232
Posted By MetroMPG
I just bought Canada's cheapest 3-cylinder Mitsubishi Mirage. EcoMods now in progress...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=27176&stc=1&d=1573772403

It was inevitable, right?!

But I'm honestly surprised how quickly some of the rough-around-the-edges,...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 01-28-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 106,247
Posted By arcosine
Its exactly the opposite of what you describe. A...

Its exactly the opposite of what you describe. A long nose coupled with a lot of trial is not good. Maybe Matt Weaver never rode in gusty 20 mph cross winds, but I can tell you from experience that...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-09-2017, 03:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,599
Posted By RedDevil
I need full throttle, or close to that, at least...

I need full throttle, or close to that, at least about 3 times a week when I need to join a busy road at a T junction.

Sure, I can wait until there's a gap big enough to get into and accelerate...
Forum: Introductions 08-03-2014, 03:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,250
Posted By BobS
current computer blocks PMs

To the person that sent me the last PM, my computer security blocked it. That is the trouble with Microsoft, you not only get to pay for bad software but you also get to pay for protection of that...
Forum: Instrumentation 07-31-2014, 11:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 20,791
Posted By TheTestPilot
Hi oldbeaver This is an age old problem on this...

Hi oldbeaver
This is an age old problem on this forum ,I have looked at a lot of various flow sensors ,finding one that will measure flow at idle speed is almost impossible unless you want to pay...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-05-2014, 10:14 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 19,993
Posted By XYZ
Why not? They can inflate money, and they can...

Why not? They can inflate money, and they can print it. We can't do that, but the government can. They can and do, quite literally, decide what our money IS. It's money by fiat. (Fiat meaning not the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-05-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,451
Posted By kach22i
I did something similar five years ago, and at...

I did something similar five years ago, and at the time was convinced it would hold moisture and rot out first. I was wrong, it's now the one spot not taken out by rust.

Five years ago: Opened...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 07-02-2014, 10:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,785
Posted By andrenoites
Cool bike you have there :)

Cool bike you have there :)
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 06-11-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,785
Posted By Grant-53
Maybe I'm the eternal optimist but I believe an...

Maybe I'm the eternal optimist but I believe an off road bike can benefit from air flow improvements. The overall shape would be similar to the Vetter Challenge streamliners but shorter and with...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-30-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 58,517
Posted By redneck
Boat tail - Redneck style...

Well, I couldn't stand it anymore. After seeing the results of the other boat tailed vehicles here on the site, I decided it was time to jump in the pool and join the party...:)

It may not be as...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-01-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,017
Posted By Blue Angel
GM Wind Tunnel/Cruze Eco

I'm new to the forum, please forgive if this is a re-post (chances are it may be).

Surfing around I found a nice article about GM's Wind Tunnel in Warren, MI.:

General Motors' wind tunnel turns...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 02-26-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 29,603
Posted By Christ
The 1.5's are considerably less potent, but they...

The 1.5's are considerably less potent, but they also drove a 2500lb car to 60+ via the 4 speed, so they're not at all 'terrible' on the list of engines out there.

I've got a spare Kat frame I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-12-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,135
Posted By arcosine
Installed the cam shafts and timed it. It took a...

Installed the cam shafts and timed it. It took a few tries as there are two sets of marks that look the same, also there is an anti-backlash device that needs to be preloaded. I'll bolt down the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-08-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,189
Posted By pete c
They are greedy, just like you and me. It is the...

They are greedy, just like you and me. It is the human condition, unfortunately.

It would be nice if this were not the case, but, it is. It is why socialism is a nice theory, but it fails...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-28-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,550
Posted By ConnClark
A few things, First get your engine up to...

A few things,

First get your engine up to snuff.
here is a good link Mercedes Diesel Maintenance tips (http://dieselgiant.com/mercedes_diesel_maintenance_tips.htm)


My 85 300SD has basically...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-20-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 32,818
Posted By aerohead
parallel

I've not seen Howard's boat.I like it! It would make a fine truck shell.Thanks!
Ed "Big Daddy"Roth.Now there's a character! He used to attend the Teen Fair in Los Angeles.He had an air-brush booth...
Forum: Instrumentation 11-20-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,809
Posted By meelis11
With some modifications in mpguino hardware and...

With some modifications in mpguino hardware and software it should be possible to use mpguino for this purpose too. No need to invent bicycle (mpguino) again.

It already has VSS input logic...
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