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Forum: Aerodynamics 07-26-2022, 12:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,213
Posted By Ecky
I expect what you're just seeing is a combination...

I expect what you're just seeing is a combination of gearing an the electric motor's torque curve. Typically they look something like this:
...
Forum: The Lounge 07-25-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,083
Posted By Piotrsko
If we close these all down, then we only have...

If we close these all down, then we only have Xists! diatribes and oilpan4 attempts with suicidal power equipment
Forum: The Lounge 07-19-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,364
Posted By MetroMPG
Closing this thread. Lots of other forums...

Closing this thread.


Lots of other forums where discussion of this subject matter is welcome.



Let's stick to talking about vehicular efficiency.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-08-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 50,130
Posted By freebeard
Very cool. Last I'd heard he'd gone into real...

Very cool. Last I'd heard he'd gone into real estate development.

Instead of Facebook, I went to DDG

He lost Ron Mathis, his engineer, in 2016 to a bicycle accident....
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 03-27-2017, 12:10 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,836
Posted By Drgreenthumb
Hey guys i entered again this year. Modified 2000...

Hey guys i entered again this year. Modified 2000 honda insight 5mt.
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 03-19-2017, 09:55 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,836
Posted By brucepick
We have a team of five! This is excellent. ...

We have a team of five! This is excellent.
Would love to have more, if you're willing and able. Contact me by pm or here, if you're interested.
(Did I miss someone who is planning on driving?)
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-12-2017, 08:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,434
Posted By Shepherd777
AirFlow Truck Company StarShip

Hello all -

I haven't posted in a while as we have been behind schedule and busy finishing the truck. I hope to be able to document the truck build within 90 days.

After reading aerohead's...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-03-2016, 01:37 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 16,544
Posted By rmay635703
Historically I could have fallen into that...

Historically I could have fallen into that category, but I rejected living that way, I could not increase my earnings, so I then searched diligently to locate the least expensive per month...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-29-2016, 06:14 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 16,544
Posted By Ecky
Thing about EVs, is that there's more to them...

Thing about EVs, is that there's more to them than just economy. Electric torque is FUN, they're silent, almost vibration-free, and I think there's a "cool factor" that gassers don't have.
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-10-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4,208
Views: 1,314,334
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Suzuki Q-Concept 2 seat tandem: ...

Suzuki Q-Concept 2 seat tandem:

http://images.gizmag.com/inline/suzukisq-concept-narrow-track-lightweight-tandem-two-seater-16.jpg

GM HX3 Hybrid:...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-12-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 945
Posted By NeilBlanchard
We have a couple of threads on this car already,...

We have a couple of threads on this car already, here on EM.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/riversimple-hydrogen-car-8806.html
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-26-2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 259,316
Posted By changzuki
Retiring this Centurion from competition has many...

Retiring this Centurion from competition has many reasons. One being that any further modifications start to really drift away from the design of the original Centurion - and that's the car I fell in...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-21-2016, 10:41 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 126,059
Posted By mloveland78
800 mpg prius

I was there behind this prius when they refilled at tops. He did use 0.7 some gallons at the event. Sheepdog's estimate of 90.72 is correct.
Forum: Hybrids 06-28-2015, 10:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,168
Posted By ME_Andy
Important edit: Connect 5V to the PIC, not 12V. ...

Important edit: Connect 5V to the PIC, not 12V.

I'll take a shot at this. Somebody who's more current on electronics can correct me.

The small ceramic capacitors don't have polarity, so don't...
Forum: The Lounge 06-19-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,506
Posted By Vman455
Unfortunately, it's harder to learn to drive...

Unfortunately, it's harder to learn to drive stick on a low-torque car like this (I learned on my father's 1984 Nissan truck--those were some times...). The best car I've seen for teaching someone to...
Forum: Hybrids 04-30-2015, 12:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,168
Posted By retepsnikrep
ECM Enabler. Running a G1 Insight with no IMA.

Worth a look for those without $2000 to drop on a new IMA battery.

Making the car driveable with the IMA inoperative. - Insight Central: Honda Insight Forum...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-28-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 45,313
Posted By xpedro01
This is Daox posting for xpedro01. I'm on his...

This is Daox posting for xpedro01. I'm on his mailing list for email updates on the project and I asked Tom if I could share. He agreed, so enjoy!

============================

The power train...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-25-2015, 10:33 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 26,594
Posted By UltArc
So, I have disappeared since the GGP. Long story...

So, I have disappeared since the GGP. Long story short, there was an issue with fueling. Although my fuel gauge showed 43.2 MPG, the highest I have ever seen from a clear at 0 miles, it was not noted...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-25-2015, 02:23 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 22,719
Posted By Cd
Metro, before you remove the tail, could you...

Metro, before you remove the tail, could you please do a coast down test for us ?
With talk of the BSFC being a culprit, your mileage might not improve with the 'tail, but if the 'tail had a change...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-06-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 26,594
Posted By changzuki
sheepdog 44, Enter whichever stage you feel...

sheepdog 44,
Enter whichever stage you feel would:
- Push you to a personal MPG best.
- Be able to review afterward and say, "I'm glad I stayed with Stage "X".
- Will make you hug Ruby Sparks at...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 08-19-2014, 12:02 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 104,901
Posted By PaleMelanesian
;) be careful what you ask for. I just...

;) be careful what you ask for.

I just finished a record tank. Topped off tank down to sputtering dry, maximum distance and mpg. Full p&g eoc the whole time. Summer, so no school or other...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-29-2014, 10:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,508
Posted By nemo
Aerodynamic Streamlining Mini-Course :thumbup: ...

Aerodynamic Streamlining Mini-Course :thumbup:

You will be graded at the pump. :D
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-25-2014, 11:23 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 19,838
Posted By XYZ
I remember when Richard Nixon and the the...

I remember when Richard Nixon and the the congress of that time decided that "revenue sharing" was a good thing. Who would be against "sharing"? Only cruel, mean spirited people would oppose...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-19-2014, 10:46 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 259,316
Posted By changzuki
Thanks for your kind words Sheepdog44! Part of...

Thanks for your kind words Sheepdog44! Part of the sick-deal was likely the result of the 2 weeks of final push leading into the Green Grand Prix, and it arrived with a vengeance!
-
You're correct!...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-18-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 702
Views: 259,316
Posted By changzuki
Stage 1 ended.. Now what? - Stage 2 was not...

Stage 1 ended.. Now what?
-
Stage 2 was not based on MPG so after meeting with organizer Bob Gillespie and discussing my options, I decided to think it over. The decision was complicated by the...
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