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Forum:
Aerodynamics
07-26-2022, 12:31 AM
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Does lowering drag improve Acceleration?
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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
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'Cataclysmic' sea level rise
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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
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The Lounge
07-19-2022, 01:02 PM
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Greenhouse Gases
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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
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230
Edison2 Very Light Car: Chapter 2
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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....
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Events & Meet-ups
03-27-2017, 12:10 PM
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66
April 7, 2017: Watkins Glen Green Grand Prix
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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
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66
April 7, 2017: Watkins Glen Green Grand Prix
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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
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15
AirFlow Truck Company StarShip
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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...
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General Efficiency Discussion
11-03-2016, 01:37 PM
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157
cheaper to operate than an electric car?
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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
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157
cheaper to operate than an electric car?
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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
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4,208
Interesting Aerodynamic Cars (Mike Vetter's ETV, also Avion)
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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:...
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EcoModding Central
05-12-2016, 12:57 PM
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4
Riversimple Hydrogen car
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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
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702
Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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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
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103
April 15, 2016: Watkins Glen Green Grand Prix
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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
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44
ECM Enabler. Running a G1 Insight with no IMA.
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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...
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The Lounge
06-19-2015, 05:47 PM
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43
Learning to drive manual
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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
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44
ECM Enabler. Running a G1 Insight with no IMA.
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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
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57
Project: Nissan Leaf drivetrain into '02 Honda Insight
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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
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143
April 17, 2015 Watkins Glen Green Grand Prix
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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
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105
CivicTail project: ginormous aerodynamic tail on '07 Civic sedan
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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
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143
April 17, 2015 Watkins Glen Green Grand Prix
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...
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Forum News & Feedback
08-19-2014, 12:02 PM
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702
Team Honda Thread
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
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53
Aerodynamic Streamlining Mini-Course
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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
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170
12 cent federal gas tax increase coming?
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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
Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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!
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You're correct!...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
06-18-2014, 09:46 PM
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702
Urba Centurion Update - (Kubota diesel, 100+ MPG in mixed driving - Fall 2012 on)
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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