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Old 02-14-2018, 10:24 PM   #2578 (permalink)
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They talk about the great applications for curving polycarbonate for aerodynamics, then produce this as the proof of concept.

October 22, 2014
Concept EV uses LEXAN windows to boost range
https://chargedevs.com/newswire/conc...o-boost-range/

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The concept vehicle, developed as part of the Visio.M (Visionary Mobility) project, uses windows made of LEXAN resin, a polycarbonate (PC) material made by Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC). Compared to conventional glass, using the LEXAN windows reduces weight by over 13 kg and extends driving range by up to two km. Polycarbonate’s superior insulating properties reduce demands on the car’s heating and air conditioning system, and make possible up to 15 additional kilometers in extended range. The concept EV weighs 450 kg (without battery), and has a 15 kW motor.......................

Current European regulations permit PC to be used for all automotive windows except the windshield.
Looks fairly aerodynamic, kind of.

Those wheel flares are pure drag.

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Your second picture is of the Blowfish...
The first picture of the silver belly pan is also that car, and the reason I posted it at all.
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