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NeilBlanchard · 09-14-2013, 01:19 AM

HALF the load on the drivetrain comes from aero drag at just 28-30MPH. Ignore aero drag and you will be stuck with incremental gains. Improve aero drag and make substantial gains; and if you want to add the incremental stuff too, then great!

09-14-2013, 01:19 AM	#34 (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	HALF the load on the drivetrain comes from aero drag at just 28-30MPH. Ignore aero drag and you will be stuck with incremental gains. Improve aero drag and make substantial gains; and if you want to add the incremental stuff too, then great! __________________ Sincerely, Neil http://neilblanchard.blogspot.com/