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Old 04-30-2021, 03:21 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Tesla Model S / air suspension / cooling drag

1) I'm given to understand that not all of the Tesla Model S sold, have air suspension.
2) Some owners report that their vehicle has coil springs and no air suspension.
3) Does the drag coefficient of the Model S vary as a function of ride height?
4) If so, how much?
5) If so, wouldn't that affect its road load?
6) If so, wouldn't that affect its motor cooling requirement.
7) And wouldn't it affect the battery discharge rate cooling requirement?
8) If so, wouldn't the cooling drag vary with Tesla's ' multi-stage active management ' ?
9) Which begs the question, how would we experience a 'fixed' cooling system drag?
Inquiring minds want to know!

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