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Originally Posted by dieselbeetle
This project is too interesting.
I'm curious, though, did your prius need a trailer to begin with for extra storage? Or is this exclusively to improve aerodynamics?
Have you considered making the "aero-trailer" have a "fifth wheel" electric motor as well?
all the best
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Efficiency has always been a big deal with Gary.When he saw my trailer,he immediately made the connection and thought it would be interesting to see what he could squeeze out of the new car.
This project is for pure streamlining,as OTR rigs might one day use behind their semi's,so it,in itself will carry no load.
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A 'pusher' trailer has already been addressed here at EcoModder.I am personally opposed to the concept,but only for safety reasons.
Event-horizon vs human reaction time might create a regrettable situation in a worse-case-scenario.
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The trailer is intended to be used as an electric-vehicle range-extender,carrying a second set of batteries, or gen-set ( to create a serial-hybrid ).
I saw three EV trailers at the Solar-500 at Phoenix Int'l Raceway in the 1990s.I surmised back then,that all three vehicles could have extended their range had they seriously considered streamlining.
Alan Cocconi made an effort to soften the body of his trailer,but it would have been completely submerged within the turbulent wake of his CRX.
