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mattW · 09-28-2008, 09:14 AM

I don't think the car's surface would affect it, but the local air temp would slightly vary the density of air which makes it harder/easier for the car to push through the air.

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mattW EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 76 Piaggio Fly 150 - '10 Piaggio Fly 150 90 day: 64.8 mpg (US) Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I don't think the car's surface would affect it, but the local air temp would slightly vary the density of air which makes it harder/easier for the car to push through the air. __________________ Check out my Green Cars Blog and the DIY electric car Wiki. Enjoy!