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Old 07-07-2015, 04:38 PM   #48 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by nimblemotors
I can only estimate the Indy One will use 100 watts per mile, which is 1/3 that of a Tesla Model S, it weighs 1/3 less and has 1/3 less air resistance, so it would get the equivalent of about 330 MPG.
Is that A or CdA? The Tesla is pretty slippery for Cd.

And wouldn't a third less of this and a third less of that net 2/3s the mileage? But 15¢/kWh is a lot. I pay 5¢, and solar PV is headed that way. It's already cheaper than coal.
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