[Arminius]

I hate what the cold does to my car's FE. I also hate having to wait until spring to get above 40 mpg. I've done a lot to increase my car's efficiency, but now it's time to think at a higher level and think of new ways to break the efficiency barrier (or should I say "inefficiency barrier"?).

I've done some aero mods, and some mods to make the components in the engine chamber warmer. There are four parts, however, that need to be dealt with on any vehicle with four wheels, whether it be gas or electric: THE BEARINGS.

The two aspects I'm thinking of are managing are 1) the creation of heat and 2) the retention of heat.

Ideas for the creation of heat on the bearings:
1. Parking the car where it will be warmer (e.g., garage or in the sun).

2. Having black hubs to capture the heat of the sun.

3. Somehow directing engine chamber heat to the front wheels.

Ideas for ways of retaining the heat on the bearings:
1. Improved insulation of the wheels in ways that do not jeopardize the safe operation of any of the parts of the wheel or brakes (that will be tough).

2. ???

This is a modest start. Does anyone have anything to add? I want some outside-the-box types of ideas.