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Forum: Aerodynamics 07-06-2019, 07:23 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,764
Posted By RedDevil
There's value in the concept. While at this...

There's value in the concept.
While at this cost point a regular Tesla and a large home based solar array makes more sense (*) in most scenarios, the relative independence (even if you get stranded...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-05-2019, 08:59 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,764
Posted By freebeard
As the programmers say, "For certain values of...

As the programmers say, "For certain values of [my_new_car]". :)

I've held an Arcimoto reservation number for more than 2 years. I'm waiting for them to ship a model at their advertised price...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-28-2019, 02:56 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 16,679
Posted By RedDevil
At about 20 times the price of an Elio, and yet...

At about 20 times the price of an Elio, and yet orders coming in, they have the means to build them and break even while doing so - something Elio realistically could never achieve, even if they had...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-27-2019, 01:43 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 16,679
Posted By NeilBlanchard
I wonder if this car has a direct heating...

I wonder if this car has a direct heating windshield defroster? Because that is far more efficient than blowing hot air on it.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-25-2019, 08:07 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 16,679
Posted By samwichse
Even without the solar panels, is like to see...

Even without the solar panels, is like to see that car produced. Real aero is beautiful.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-25-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 16,679
Posted By NeilBlanchard
More information on the Lightyear One: ...

More information on the Lightyear One:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSbWwn_YCr8

With a estimated 60kWh battery and a WLTP range of 450 miles would make it BY FAR the most efficient electric...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-25-2019, 12:27 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 16,679
Posted By NeilBlanchard
The Sunpower 360watt panels (22.2% efficiency)...

The Sunpower 360watt panels (22.2% efficiency) are 1558mm x 1046mm = 1.63 sq meters. That means the 5 sq meters on the Lightyear would be 1100W. Which is a lot to fit on a car, but not impossible....
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-25-2019, 04:10 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 16,679
Posted By RedDevil
Lightyear presented a prototype of the Lightyear...

Lightyear presented a prototype of the Lightyear One at dawn this morning, and Electrek was quick to pick it up:

https://electrek.co/2019/06/25/lightyear-one-solar-electric-car-range/...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-15-2016, 05:34 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 49,070
Posted By WindyDrew
Angry [/U][/I][/B][/COLOR] LOL. And you believed...

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LOL. And you believed him! The battery is under warranty for 8 years 100k miles. Salesman don't want you to buy an electric car because the dealer doesn't make as much no very...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-07-2016, 01:35 AM
Replies: 402
Views: 49,070
Posted By Isaac Zackary
People talk about total cost of ownership. I'd...

People talk about total cost of ownership. I'd like to see TCO in hours, not dollar amounts. If a guy makes $10, $15, $20 or more dollars per hour, how many hours to own a Leaf or Mirage or whatever?...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-05-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 49,070
Posted By solarguy
Really, we're saying that extreme cold is bad for...

Really, we're saying that extreme cold is bad for cars. All cars.

As much as you can keep the Leaf plugged in, and it does have battery heat and -some- insulation, I would go electric if in your...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-05-2016, 06:19 AM
Replies: 402
Views: 49,070
Posted By Astro
Personally, I would get the Leaf. Your comfort...

Personally, I would get the Leaf.
Your comfort will be much higher with the fast heating.
The drive will warm the batteries a bit and i imagine the Leafs temperature management will do the rest....
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-04-2016, 03:18 AM
Replies: 402
Views: 49,070
Posted By Stubby79
Do it. A Leaf would cover 99% of my/family...

Do it.

A Leaf would cover 99% of my/family driving. I could live with catching a bus or renting car two or three times a year to visit extended family.
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-10-2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,120
Posted By aerohead
upgrade

For an 'upgrade', it would not be practical to shrink the car by any means.
At Cd 0.4 and Af 1.5 m-sq you're at CdA 0.60 m-sq ( 6.456 sq-ft ).
If you went completely aerodynamically insane you...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 02-03-2016, 09:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,589
Posted By dremd
Super glad to hear that your parents can get away...

Super glad to hear that your parents can get away with "just" a LEAF, it's encouraging for sure.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 02-03-2016, 06:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,589
Posted By dremd
Bought a LEAF

I guess it doesn't qualify as a modification yet, but I would like to do a few things.
2013 SV I wanted the bigger trunk that the 2013+ cars get as well as the larger (6.6KW) and Heat Pump that...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-02-2015, 03:58 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 45,423
Posted By Otmar
Edit, since I'm too new here, I can't include...

Edit, since I'm too new here, I can't include links on my posts. If you add the http bit they should work.

What a great project!
I've always loved the efficiency of the original Insight and I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-03-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,688
Posted By ajohn7211
Any interest in Vehicle Drag Calculator? (Android App)

I'm doing a project for a comp sci class and am wondering if anyone would be interested in a program for their Android phone (or tablet) that would help calculate the drag coefficient for their...
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