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NeilBlanchard · 09-09-2010, 04:02 PM

Hello all,

This design is getting pretty close. These are images of the latest version of the CarBŒN EV Concept Mk 3.0. It is now using the Smart ForTwo windshield and shows the hinged front wheel skirts; as well as a heavily revised nose that is more similar to the Mercedes blue clay Bionic/Boxfish model. The stagnant point is lower and the front fenders start to deflect the air around the front wheels. And the sides are "swoopier" and the beltline is lower, too. The roof is more curved/arched, and the side windows just behind the 'A' pillar are more convex than before.

I think it looks better and it should be more aerodynamic, too. I left all the tessellation lines visible, so the shape is easier to see. The front and back license plates are correctly sized (which should help understanding the scale). The overall length is ~13'-6" which is just a little longer than my Scion xA.

What do you think?

Link to my blog: http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/20...e-project.html

Here's the latest drawing (of the previous version) that shows the seating layout, and the battery pack under the floor, the surrounding safety structure, and my proposed rear hatch and doors entry.

09-09-2010, 04:02 PM	#132 (permalink)
NeilBlanchard Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maynard, MA Eaarth Posts: 7,908 Mica Blue - '05 Scion xA RS 2.0 Team Toyota 90 day: 42.48 mpg (US) Forest - '15 Nissan Leaf S Team Nissan 90 day: 156.46 mpg (US) Number 7 - '15 VW e-Golf SEL TEAM VW AUDI Group 90 day: 155.81 mpg (US) Thanks: 3,475 Thanked 2,952 Times in 1,845 Posts	Hello all, This design is getting pretty close. These are images of the latest version of the CarBŒN EV Concept Mk 3.0. It is now using the Smart ForTwo windshield and shows the hinged front wheel skirts; as well as a heavily revised nose that is more similar to the Mercedes blue clay Bionic/Boxfish model. The stagnant point is lower and the front fenders start to deflect the air around the front wheels. And the sides are "swoopier" and the beltline is lower, too. The roof is more curved/arched, and the side windows just behind the 'A' pillar are more convex than before. I think it looks better and it should be more aerodynamic, too. I left all the tessellation lines visible, so the shape is easier to see. The front and back license plates are correctly sized (which should help understanding the scale). The overall length is ~13'-6" which is just a little longer than my Scion xA. What do you think? Link to my blog: http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/20...e-project.html Here's the latest drawing (of the previous version) that shows the seating layout, and the battery pack under the floor, the surrounding safety structure, and my proposed rear hatch and doors entry. __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/ Last edited by NeilBlanchard; 09-12-2010 at 04:31 PM..