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Old 06-23-2008, 08:07 PM   #16 (permalink)
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i always thought that the closer to flat the windshield is the less drag it would have! you've seen those solar cars that race across the country there pratically flat!
That's what I was thinking. Maybe they are compromising between a teardrop shape and solar panel access?

The Prius hood and windshield are almost a continuous line.

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