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Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-16-2020, 03:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 935
Posted By redneck
The cheapest new electric car in the world, the $1,200 Changli

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The Impressive Engineering Behind The Cheapest Electric Car In The World

https://jalopnik.com/the-impressive-engineering-behind-the-cheapest-electric-1843922452
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-09-2020, 05:30 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,488
Posted By JulianEdgar
No I probably wouldn't bother doing that. The...

No I probably wouldn't bother doing that. The separation edge works well, so Airtabs would have to improve things over having just the separation edge - and they didn't.

(I am first a car...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-09-2020, 02:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,488
Posted By JulianEdgar
I tested a box cavity via pressure measurements...

I tested a box cavity via pressure measurements in the wake.

https://i.postimg.cc/Dw7q0wvX/IMG-0495-lighter.jpg

Test:


Honda Insight
14 degrees C
light, slightly variable winds
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-08-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,488
Posted By JulianEdgar
All explained - using a pitot tube as the...

All explained - using a pitot tube as the reference when measuring panel pressures

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAg2lJvcw0k&feature=youtu.be
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-08-2020, 03:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,233
Posted By JulianEdgar
I was wrong! (Perhaps)

When I was writing my book, there was a disagreement between the aerodynamicist I was working with (Dick Barnard) and another aerodynamicist giving me feedback on the draft (Adrian Gaylard).

The...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-07-2020, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By JulianEdgar
Porsche Taycan

Dr Thomas Wolf (head of Porsche aero) just sent me the tech paper on the Taycan, as presented at the 2019 FKFS conference. Very nice of him - and very exciting!

They're obviously keeping a lot...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-06-2020, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,320,268
Posted By Bicycle Bob
Wingtip washout is usually very hard to see, but...

Wingtip washout is usually very hard to see, but easy to create with minor adjustments to the angle of the airfoils. After much testing, there is a small advantage shown for the "Finch tip" - a wing...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-06-2020, 04:33 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,320,268
Posted By freebeard
I know it doesn't have wheels, but is it worth a...

I know it doesn't have wheels, but is it worth a new thread?
...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-30-2020, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 151,705
Posted By harriska2
Rei the Evergreen

Got “Rei” our Evergreen a little over a week ago, VIN #37 for 2020. I happen to have borrowed Goldie, VIN #12 for 2019.

A couple observations between the newer Rei and older Goldie:

1. Both are...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-28-2020, 07:26 PM
Replies: 1,473
Views: 522,155
Posted By Fat Charlie
They took less metal to make than most cars. ...

They took less metal to make than most cars. Their ATs also used fewer gears: every 3 speed Neon freed up room for the 9 speed transmissions of today.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-23-2020, 07:27 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 14,433
Posted By bobo333
Preparing to return home from my interstate trip...

Preparing to return home from my interstate trip to my partners house I discovered that the Prius fits an unbelievable amount of stuff in it....
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 01-21-2020, 06:29 PM
Replies: 592
Views: 42,952
Posted By RedDevil
So far damages to the Cybertruck have been...

So far damages to the Cybertruck have been limited to 2 broken side windows, and since the perpetrator responsible for the damage is known (a certain F. von H.) the bill will be on the side guilty of...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 01-20-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 25,018
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Renewable Energy Is The Future

This makes so much sense, for many, many reasons:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqXQbqheKos

https://thesolutionsproject.org/why-clean-energy/

We save $11 TRILLION each year.

We have a...
Forum: The Lounge 01-11-2020, 03:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,918
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
Too bad the SUV craze has almost ended the...

Too bad the SUV craze has almost ended the availability of reasonable vehicles in countries such as Brazil. In the summer when there are lots of tourists from neighboring countries with a greater...
Forum: The Lounge 12-01-2019, 11:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,918
Posted By freebeard
When it comes to towing capacity, I don't think...

When it comes to towing capacity, I don't think anything matches the Dannar 4.0, but just off-highway — like fording 4' of water with 0.5 Megawatt of battery power.
Forum: The Lounge 11-18-2019, 07:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,918
Posted By redpoint5
Well, obvi. EVs have a $7,500+ subsidy and...

Well, obvi.

EVs have a $7,500+ subsidy and represent 1% of US sales. Can you imagine what would happen, if for instance, the Honda Accord was given a $7,500 subsidy. 90% of all vehicles sold would...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-10-2019, 07:48 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,639
Posted By redpoint5
It was and still is disorienting to me. I use it...

It was and still is disorienting to me. I use it first to verify no children or obstacles are in the way, then rely on looking over my shoulder. Then I use it again when I'm getting close to...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-10-2019, 05:23 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 72,693
Posted By freebeard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-AFwVOecTI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-AFwVOecTI
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-10-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 72,693
Posted By MetroMPG
Yeah! Small cars! Those things this thread is...

Yeah! Small cars! Those things this thread is about! :D
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-08-2019, 04:56 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 72,693
Posted By JSH
I would say it is only a matter of time. The...

I would say it is only a matter of time. The Sonic is 8 years old and there have been no pictures of a next generation vehicle testing. It is also the only subcompact car assembled in the USA so I...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-08-2019, 03:11 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 72,693
Posted By MetroMPG
On topic! I saw another rumour: the Chevrolet...

On topic! I saw another rumour: the Chevrolet Sonic is living on borrowed time in the States.


It was dropped in Canada this year.


Niky: I don't think it's mostly about fuel prices. ...
Forum: The Lounge 10-07-2019, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8,747
Views: 622,918
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Believers? Do you have to "believe" in gravity in...

Believers? Do you have to "believe" in gravity in order to stay on the surface of the earth?
Forum: The Lounge 10-07-2019, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8,747
Views: 622,918
Posted By NeilBlanchard
The Great Barrier Reef is dying, and it is very...

The Great Barrier Reef is dying, and it is very likely going away.

It is more than just temperature - it is also increased acidity; which makes it harder and harder for animals with shells to...
Forum: The Lounge 10-06-2019, 11:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,602
Posted By Stubby79
AliExpress...better results than with ordering...

AliExpress...better results than with ordering from China on Ebay, since the money is held in escrow. About one in four such ebay items never show up for me. On the other hand, more research/digging...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-06-2019, 09:23 PM
Replies: 1,473
Views: 522,155
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XGJi1zd_Gpw/XZmHux6yeHI...

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XGJi1zd_Gpw/XZmHux6yeHI/AAAAAAAAcnc/D3MlPgG5NT83JhylAgqxmp16zvUZNAoWwCKgBGAsYHg/s1600/20190918_160533.jpg...
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