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General Efficiency Discussion
04-25-2018, 07:32 PM
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Ford to stop selling cars in North America
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17,393
Posted By
Frank Lee
Blame the consumer.
Blame the consumer.
Forum:
General Efficiency Discussion
04-05-2018, 05:50 AM
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16
New Boxer Engine Pickup get 37 MPG
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3,254
Posted By
cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Since the military are interested in this design,...
Since the military are interested in this design, and Achates has partnered with Cummins and Fairbanks-Morse, it doesn't sound so unlikely to succeed. Well, even though Cummins has traditionally...
Forum:
Hybrids
11-18-2017, 07:47 PM
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843
The Firebrid Hybrid Convertible Project (Prius platform swap)
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327,502
Posted By
Bill the Engineer
It's that time of year. A reader in another forum...
It's that time of year. A reader in another forum requested to see things put back together before the car was covered over (which I had planned to do anyway...) It also makes storing the car easier...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
11-17-2017, 10:29 AM
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67
Tesla Semi Finally Revealed
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9,500
Posted By
Shepherd777
Tesla Semi Finally Revealed
Tesla finally debuted their new semi last night. Elon Musk claims 0.36 Cd.
After 18,000 man hours build time, I'm slightly biased of course, but I think my new truck is much more aerodynamic (0.26...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
10-02-2017, 11:30 PM
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298
3rd gen Prius aeromod thread
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298,860
Posted By
Vman455
Since I haven't had much time to work on the...
Since I haven't had much time to work on the tail, and with a 1000-mile trip to Connecticut this weekend (where I'm writing this, in view of Rhode Island), I decided to fabricate a temporary tail on...
Forum:
General Efficiency Discussion
09-09-2017, 06:27 PM
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6
Emergency range extension from Tesla
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1,103
Posted By
botsapper
Emergency range extension from Tesla
Tesla sends an emergency patch to extend the range their Teslas especially for Florida Tesla owners to let them escape from Hurricane...
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Fossil Fuel Free
07-11-2017, 01:10 PM
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28
Battery crunch coming
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3,443
Posted By
sendler
Battery crunch coming
Volkswagen says it needs the equivalent of 40 "gigafactories" worth of batteries by 2025 for 3 million electric cars/ year. 200GWh per year.
.
"Assuming other automakers prepare similar...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
06-12-2017, 08:56 PM
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702
Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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259,211
Posted By
changzuki
In spite of sitting outside for decades, the...
In spite of sitting outside for decades, the original Centurion's little Kubota 750bb diesel engine runs as good as a swiss watch!
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~CrazyJerry~
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The Lounge
06-05-2017, 10:43 AM
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Hybrid hate is alive and well? Got hate flyer on the Prius this weekend
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5,109
Posted By
Daox
Hybrid hate is alive and well? Got hate flyer on the Prius this weekend
I almost forgot it was 2017 on Friday when I came home and my wife showed me this letter that someone put on the Prius while she was out shopping. It almost made me laugh at the inaccuracy and...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
05-14-2017, 08:32 PM
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9
Radio Antenna Drag
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4,387
Posted By
JRMichler
Radio Antenna Drag
I have not removed my radio antenna, which was commented on in at least one thread. Now I know why because I finally did the calculation for drag from my radio antenna. Here's the calculation:
...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
05-12-2017, 09:06 AM
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139
Automatically actuated grill block - Mk3
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31,082
Posted By
Daox
Last night I threw a new lower grill block...
Last night I threw a new lower grill block (http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/2000-insight-5-speed-repair-build-thread-33780-26.html#post540443) on the Insight. This grill block will be...
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The Lounge
04-13-2017, 07:57 PM
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14
MCM looks at Cuba's car culture. (Think *you're* a creative & thrifty mechanic?)
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2,260
Posted By
MetroMPG
MCM looks at Cuba's car culture. (Think *you're* a creative & thrifty mechanic?)
http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21492&stc=1&d=1492127500
The guys from Australia took a road trip (?) to Cuba to experience car culture on the island.
Among other...
Forum:
Hybrids
03-24-2017, 10:35 PM
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291
1946 Chevy Prius Truck
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156,488
Posted By
Hoopie
Hot Rodders
So far the older guys I've showed it to have liked it. I'm sure when I start cruising I'll get some grief. But hey, you gotta build what you're into, right?
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Fossil Fuel Free
02-21-2017, 10:53 AM
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90
Chevy Bolt EV - 238 Mile Range $30K after incentives
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13,221
Posted By
NeilBlanchard
Chevy Bolt EV - 238 Mile Range $30K after incentives
I test drove the Bolt EV Premier with my brother Nathan and my son Nick yesterday. I am 6'-4" and ~225, Nick is 6'-6" and ~245, and Nathan is 6'-7" and ~265.
...
Forum:
Hybrids
01-31-2017, 11:06 AM
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10
Replace Civic Hybrid Battery or get newer car?
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3,134
Posted By
Stubby79
I don't believe in buying new. Fix the battery or...
I don't believe in buying new. Fix the battery or replace it.
Forum:
Hybrids
01-31-2017, 09:47 AM
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10
Replace Civic Hybrid Battery or get newer car?
Views:
3,134
Posted By
Ecky
It's possible to build a grid charger from...
It's possible to build a grid charger from scratch for about $50, you can see how in my Insight and HCH threads in my signature. The HCH2 is notorious for battery failures. I don't know why,...
Forum:
Hybrids
01-30-2017, 08:55 PM
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10
Replace Civic Hybrid Battery or get newer car?
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3,134
Posted By
vskid3
You could try refurbishing your battery using a...
You could try refurbishing your battery using a grid charger (like this https://hybridautomotive.com/collections/store, or DIY) to balance the whole pack or take it apart and balance the modules...
Forum:
Hybrids
01-30-2017, 08:23 PM
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10
Replace Civic Hybrid Battery or get newer car?
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3,134
Posted By
S Keith
1) Disconnect the 12V for 60 seconds. 2)...
1) Disconnect the 12V for 60 seconds.
2) Reconnect
3) Start and let it charge at idle until it stops charging
Repeat 1-3 for a total of 3 times. See how long that lasts you.
It all depends...
Forum:
Hybrids
01-30-2017, 07:42 PM
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10
Replace Civic Hybrid Battery or get newer car?
Views:
3,134
Posted By
oldtamiyaphile
The majority of hybrid efficiency comes from...
The majority of hybrid efficiency comes from basic stuff - aerodynamics and the ability to switch off the ICE at will.
Gains in electrical efficiency will only result in incremental gains on a...
Forum:
General Efficiency Discussion
01-15-2017, 10:13 AM
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5
Accord hybrid drivetrain explained
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2,119
Posted By
Daox
Accord hybrid drivetrain explained
Just watched this the other night and thought it was worth posting. Its a kind of interesting design that differs from others I've seen. Not the most efficient at lower speed, but not bad overall. ...
Forum:
Fossil Fuel Free
04-02-2016, 11:29 PM
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1,370
Tesla Model 3
Views:
139,764
Posted By
Frank Lee
It's begging for a fake grille like the...
It's begging for a fake grille like the aftermarket used to sell for Corvairs.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/theclencher/3db261996f0e04feefb5b88d09405b0a_zps2pcyutxa.jpg...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
12-27-2015, 06:02 PM
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24
Aerodynamic Streamlining Template SolidWorks 3d Model
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5,619
Posted By
freebeard
sgtlethargic -- Is what you had in mind for the...
sgtlethargic -- Is what you had in mind for the thread — a show and tell? Your dimensions sound about right for the Darko wind tunnel.
NeilBlanchard -- In the sidebar for you video i found:...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
05-04-2015, 09:50 PM
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6
Neat animation of torsen differential.
Views:
1,690
Posted By
user removed
Neat animation of torsen differential.
locker without clutches.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEiSTzK-A2A
regards
mech
Forum:
Aerodynamics
03-27-2015, 09:52 PM
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59
SuperTruck hauls goods, sips fuel
Views:
7,961
Posted By
elhigh
How long before Fox plays it up as unAmerican, or...
How long before Fox plays it up as unAmerican, or anti-business because it's all about burning less fuel?
Forum:
Forum News & Feedback
12-08-2014, 04:36 PM
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136
Happy 7th to us! Get your birthday prizes! (ScanGauges, etc.)
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23,539
Posted By
MetroMPG
Happy 7th to us! Get your birthday prizes! (ScanGauges, etc.)
Hard to believe it, but ...
http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=16577&stc=1&d=1418074232
Photo: Sebastien Wiertz (https://www.flickr.com/photos/wiertz/) CC2.0...
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