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Old 05-31-2014, 11:17 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by redpoint5 View Post
Amazing that the Tesla didn't do even better. It's just barely more efficiently designed than the Prius, despite having no engine to cool and little to no grill opening.

The Leaf is just pathetic. Aero efficiency is most important on a car that doesn't go very far and takes a long time to "refuel". Plus, with an all electric drive-train, the shape can easily be made efficient since components can be located anywhere and don't generate much heat.
Thanks redpoint5, I really glossed over this fact. What kind of Cd do you think a prius with a closed off grill, no exhaust, and a flatter underside would get?
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