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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard
Phil, my only surprise is the "recurve" at the end of the tail: (img)
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I believe it will straighten out the downward airflow over the back and inward over the sides, creating a high pressure area that vectors slightly forward - so less drag.
You see a more or less horizontal 'spoiler' plane at the edge of many sloped backs, including the new Prius.
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