2019 Chevy BOLT

[aerohead]

Using Cd 0.312, an estimated Af 28.5 sq-ft ( SIEMENS Solid Edge CAD ), 3,880- lb test weight, and 200-hp, compared to observed power consumption:
1) BOLT's drag-limited top speed = 149-mph.
2) BOLT's energy consumption @ 149-mph = 989.13 Watt-Hours/ mile.
3) BOLT's EPA range at 149-mph = 65.7-miles.
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According to MOTORTREND, August 2017, page-97, the 2017 BMW 530i, with turbo-4 cylinder, 19" wheels, and EPA 4,186-lb test weight, consumes the same amount of energy ( 990 Wh/mi ) at 70-mph, as the BOLT does at 149-mph.
This has to do with the 'brake thermal efficiency' ( BTE ) of the BMW's ICE engine, compared to the ' brake thermal efficiency-equivalency' ( BTE-e ) of the BOLT's electric motor.

[aerohead]

Tomorrow, I've got an appointment at U-HAUL to get a receiver hitch installed. It's a real 'splurge' for me, but rains every few days leaves my place in a continuous mud pit. I'm not willing to throw my back out trying to do the contortions necessary for the install.
Their paperwork shows a 2" receiver, but I think it will turn out to be the 1-1/4".
Once I know, I can scratch my head about the all-aluminum cargo carrier at Harbor Freight Tools. I get a 15% member discount there.
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Adding 28" of tail will get the car 'double-ended', and with skirts, belly cleanup, addition of diffuser, and wheel covers, I've got a shot at Cd 0.1993, according to the physics.
According to 'other's' research, this would generate about 25% range improvement at 65-mph, which is where I want to operate the car.
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I'm supposed to be ignoring the car, and focusing on Spirit, but I'll probably dabble a bit.

[redpoint5]

Don't let them install anything but a 2". I don't even know why the smaller one is an option, because a 2" does everything the smaller one does, plus more.

I recently removed the 2" receiver from the company Mazda CX-5 that I installed a few years ago. Just 4 bolts holding it on. The Mazda was hauled off to auction and now I drive a personal vehicle for work, which is what I always should have done.

[aerohead]

Originally Posted by redpoint5

Don't let them install anything but a 2". I don't even know why the smaller one is an option, because a 2" does everything the smaller one does, plus more.

I recently removed the 2" receiver from the company Mazda CX-5 that I installed a few years ago. Just 4 bolts holding it on. The Mazda was hauled off to auction and now I drive a personal vehicle for work, which is what I always should have done.

That's what they installed, so no adaptors required, and the cargo carrier will just 'plug in.'
The wheel arch surrounds had to be 'half' removed in order to remove the rear fascia, then the aluminum 'bumper'. And fascia had to be trimmed in order for the hitch to 'penetrate.'
It keeps 'storming', continues to remain wet, but I've made a little progress by letting ' the other guy' get involved.
On the second try, the 'local' Chevrolet dealer got me the correct front license plate bracket, which included all the attachment hardware and instructions. I had all the tools and correct drill size. It took about 15-minutes to clean, locate, drill, pop-rivet, attach, and add the two new plates, plus inspection sticker.