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Old 08-08-2022, 07:01 PM   #462 (permalink)
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The Prius Experiment - '07 Toyota Prius Base
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Originally Posted by Phase View Post
I skimmed over one that just had the conclusion posted, said I’d have to pay to read the whole study, but it said in SHORTER diffuser, that a curved diffuser that goes steep actually has less drag that a straight and mild angle diffuser. Would explain why the back of teslas have the end of the diffuser curve up, versus extending out like the eqxx
I always thought it was odd how people use flat diffusers, instead of making them curved (like every other aero device on their car). As long as the curve isn't too sharp, the airflow should follow it.
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