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Originally Posted by The Toecutter
Regarding making SUVs more efficient, a good shape to consider is the Mercedes Bionic hatchback concept from 2005. This could be given more ground clearance, larger wheels, and scaled to fit a small or midsized crossover or SUV, and a drag coefficient close to the Bionic's 0.19 could be achieved.
This is the path to a 5,000 lb electric SUV/CUV that only needs 0.25 kWh/mile at highway speeds.
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For cars, at, or near Cd 0.19, so far, the Bionic Boxfish is the gold standard for packaging efficiency.
Another 'solution' for modern day challenges, languishing in the shadows of history.
Good eye. Good call.
