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SoobieOut · 08-09-2012, 05:00 AM

Just wondering what peoples opinions were on why automakers have not started adding boat tails? Seems like it would be a low hanging fruit to increase FE without adding much cost or retooling.

Could it be the marketing gurus objections?

Problems parking a whale tail in the supermarket lot?

Reluctance to change? I remember the huge, non functioanl tail fins from the 50's & 60's?

Why not start a new trend here and actually change the worlds dependance on fossil fuel.

I was hoping some folks from the industry could shed light on this question.

08-09-2012, 05:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
SoobieOut Polymorphic Modder Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 307 2006 DaCivic Hybrid - '06 Honda Civic Hybrid 90 day: 45.16 mpg (US) Thanks: 188 Thanked 40 Times in 25 Posts	Why have the Automakers refused the boat tail design? Just wondering what peoples opinions were on why automakers have not started adding boat tails? Seems like it would be a low hanging fruit to increase FE without adding much cost or retooling. Could it be the marketing gurus objections? Problems parking a whale tail in the supermarket lot? Reluctance to change? I remember the huge, non functioanl tail fins from the 50's & 60's? Why not start a new trend here and actually change the worlds dependance on fossil fuel. I was hoping some folks from the industry could shed light on this question.