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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion Today, 09:49 AM
Replies: 1,328
Views: 353,090
Posted By Piotrsko
Tailgate badge says nissan

Tailgate badge says nissan
Forum: The Lounge Today, 02:58 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 41,493
Posted By redpoint5
It certainly lacked the necessary repetition to...

It certainly lacked the necessary repetition to drive home what The Lie is. I get why though, because it's complicated, requiring almost an hour of explanation (not to mention assumptions about...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters Today, 12:54 AM
Replies: 546
Views: 72,456
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
The owner of this beauty uses it for leisure, but...

The owner of this beauty uses it for leisure, but so many people still rely on similar ones as a daily commuter... It still has the 100cc engine....
Forum: Off-Topic Tech Yesterday, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1,611
Views: 245,412
Posted By ChopStix
There’s a lot to ponder in this one! ...

There’s a lot to ponder in this one!

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=35197&stc=1&d=1727453456
Forum: EcoModding Central Yesterday, 02:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,307
Posted By Ecky
Mazda already has extra alternator loading during...

Mazda already has extra alternator loading during braking. They introduced it on many models sometime shortly after 2010. They also opted to put supercapacitors in their cars so that extra current...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-26-2024, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 258
Posted By aerohead
some old Volvo data

I ran across a file for CAR and DRIVER's road test of the 1985 Volvo 760 GLE wagon:
Cd 0.41
Af 2.16 meters-square
Curb weight 3236-pounds
205/55VR-16 tires
185-bhp @ 5300 rpm
Road Load @...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-26-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 738
Posted By aerohead
' longer trip '

On the Chevy VOLT, cross-country trek, the engine ran continuously. The battery was essentially 'dead' after 53-miles.
In 'EPA COMBINED' cycle driving, regen may constitute 20% of the total range,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-26-2024, 01:33 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 9,309
Posted By JSH
11 degrees to 16 degrees is a big jump to make...

11 degrees to 16 degrees is a big jump to make between tests.
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-25-2024, 09:41 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 9,309
Posted By JohnForde
After tilting the floor yesterday today I...

After tilting the floor yesterday today I tightened the angle of the doors from 11 deg to 16 deg. The wake width is reduced from 48" to 34". Tomorrow I will cut away excess.
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-25-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 233
Posted By Ecky
My opinion: I'd start with general...

My opinion:

I'd start with general maintenance. Jack the car up, check the wheels spin freely. Make sure the ignition and fuel system are doing what they should be.

Next, tire pressure and a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-25-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 233
Posted By y2kbug
I was at 40-45psi but the tires wear badly in the...

I was at 40-45psi but the tires wear badly in the middle and the belts were breaking and bumps in the tires.
I just got new tires and i am running them 35-40psi hoping the tires wear better.

...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-24-2024, 04:20 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 9,309
Posted By JohnForde
Tilted the floor

I dropped the leading edge of the foam floor 12" I will need to re-position the license plate. Only tested 10 miles. Might be an improvement.
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-24-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 233
Posted By Ecky
Try the link in the navigation bar at the top,...

Try the link in the navigation bar at the top, "65+ Efficiency Mods", it's a pretty comprehensive list of the effective ones.
Forum: Saving@Home 09-24-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By freebeard
No, I didn't. No A-B testing, I just added...

No, I didn't.

No A-B testing, I just added it and took the picture. Then someone talked me out of the car. :(

The part was cut off an air horn.
...
Forum: Saving@Home 09-24-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 181
Posted By y2kbug
Its something that interests me but i know...

Its something that interests me but i know nothing about. Id like to try making some kind of fuel one day but right now is not a good time for me
Your post reminded me of this video so i wanted to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-24-2024, 06:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 900
Posted By Logic
Thx. I shoulda looked more closely. Figures...

Thx. I shoulda looked more closely.

Figures 32 and 33 etc are interesting:
Use a 'propeller-ed' mag or rim that vacuums outside air in for cooling, then vent it behind, reducing the vacuum...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-24-2024, 04:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 738
Posted By Logic
Obrist...Tesla consists of a two-cylinder,...

Obrist...Tesla consists of a two-cylinder, 1.0-liter gasoline engine ... claimed to deliver fuel consumption of just 2.0 lt/100km (118 US mpg/141 mpg Imperial)....
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-23-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 9,309
Posted By freebeard
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachm...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=35186&d=1727101220

A simple curved rather than straight extension.
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-23-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 9,309
Posted By aerohead
' NASA '

I would want to interject some qualifiers into NASA's tail 'solution'.
1) The body that they constructed 'over' the original Ford Econoline van, had a complete belly pan
2) Their tail spanned the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-23-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 9,309
Posted By ennored
NASA got pretty darn good results (on the order...

NASA got pretty darn good results (on the order of .347 to .242 adding a tail to a rounded box) using a square truncated tail. I see no reason to think rounding your tail is going to make it suddenly...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 09-23-2024, 12:34 AM
Replies: 546
Views: 72,456
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
2001 Honda XLR 125, its only "luxury" is the...

2001 Honda XLR 125, its only "luxury" is the electric start. Spotted yesterday....
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-22-2024, 08:32 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 10,255
Posted By freebeard
Thirty three pounds, $4500/set of four. ...

Thirty three pounds, $4500/set of four.
Introducing Our Latest Project: Munro Delta Wheels (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYVhO6ocK8Y)
Forum: The Lounge 09-22-2024, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 184
Posted By CigaR007
Text was visible on my end..

Text was visible on my end..
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-22-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 738
Posted By redpoint5
Series hybrid might be the way to go with...

Series hybrid might be the way to go with trucking, just as is done on trains. Next question then is at what weight or driving cycle is a series design better than parallel?
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-22-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 738
Posted By Logic
Serial Hybrids: ...

Serial Hybrids:
https://www.youtube.com/@EdisonMotors/videos
NB; all the videos.

for the pretty pic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVO1Lh7AK1I&t=17s


No aero to speak of. Just an easy...
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