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Old 05-04-2010, 09:34 PM   #19 (permalink)
RobertSmalls
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
1997 Metro host car... 65 mph top speed, 200 mile range (though he doesn't state at what speed), and on only 72 volts!
I want to calculate his CdA. The best way to do it: how many horsepower does he need to hold 65mph? The second-best way to do it: at what speed does he draw 150Wh/mi, and what's the efficiency of his motor?
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