Thread: Theoretical gains from weight reduction and aero improvements
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Old 10-27-2010, 06:53 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian View Post
Why reinvent the wheel? We already have a tool that lets you quickly and easily calculate the impact of aero and weight (and many other) improvements.

Aerodynamic & rolling resistance, power & MPG calculator - EcoModder.com
The calculator is only for steady state (constant speed, constant elevation) cruising. It doesn't capture the benefits from reduced braking.

I'd like to know what percentage of one's energy one spends on braking, rolling, and aero. Maybe Bob Wilson knows. Or maybe I'll buy a datalogger for my car, after my mpguino arrives.
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