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Prius
I like where you're going but I agree with others that you'd achieve attached flow and wake reduction with less length using proper curvature rather than constant angles.---- You're very likely to graze other vehicles,objects and bystanders with the huge cantilever.I also suspect that on some steep driveways and ramps that you'll experience a ground strike.--------In a rear end collision a cyclist or motorist could be impaled on the aluminum spars as there is no provision for crush.------ Another safety aspect to consider is that people won't expect a tail.It has such little visual "mass," that motorists approaching from behind may strike it before they even realize it's there.----------- These are some of the issues I chewed on before arriving at the trailer idea.The articulation allows cornering without colliding.Cropping the tail such that it maintains some degree of "visibility" from behind lessons the likelihood of a rear-ender.A tail fin with light adds to visibility and at night and dusk,reflectors and high-conspicuouity tape add extra "mass."Your long tail would preclude the use of a fin unless expertly designed,as it would create an enormous weathervane and yawing moment in a crosswind gust.--------- Low drag is best when safe! ------- And yes,I am kinda beating up on you 'cause I want you to survive your adventures.-- Look hard at basjoos Civic.At Cd 0.17 it's a great target to shoot for and safety proven.
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