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Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 10-08-2022, 10:16 AM
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Views: 562
Posted By samwichse
Microlino (BMW Isetta retro EV)

https://youtu.be/uNp_M76wIws

An interesting little car, and if the efficiency claims are to believed, pretty cool. The video also gives a nice view of what a limited-production ev facility looks...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-09-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,117
Posted By samwichse
Why is absorption AC not used in cars?

It seems like ICE cars would be ideal for using an absorption AC system, given all the waste heat. But I've never heard of a single manufacturer using it. There must be some gotcha I'm missing.
...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-28-2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 16,755
Posted By samwichse
$265k tho. Might as well be on Mars for me.

$265k tho. Might as well be on Mars for me.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-24-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,646
Posted By samwichse
Many sailboats are built balsa-core. Fiberglass...

Many sailboats are built balsa-core. Fiberglass over balsa sandwich. The one I sail on is almost 50 years old and built this way. You just have to take care of any cracks/water entry.

But if...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-26-2022, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,320,800
Posted By samwichse
Peter Rawlinson talking about the "vortex...

Peter Rawlinson talking about the "vortex induction" for the cooling systems that let them minimize the frontal area of the intakes on the Lucid Air. He shows the whole system taken apart so you can...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-02-2022, 01:07 PM
Replies: 4,211
Views: 1,320,800
Posted By samwichse
No other info on it, but definitely giving me...

No other info on it, but definitely giving me that EV-1 rear vibe.

https://i.imgur.com/hHLSeL8.jpg
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 04-18-2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,953
Posted By samwichse
This is actually a thing in Germany. The car is...

This is actually a thing in Germany. The car is modified and speed limited (45km/hr, I think?) and it's legal for a 16 year old to drive.

https://www.ellenator-gmbh.de/
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-17-2022, 08:41 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 60,342
Posted By samwichse
They still don't seem anywhere close to...

They still don't seem anywhere close to production, sadly. I really like all the right to repair stuff Steve talks about here, but are they going to be able to set up manufacturing, like ever?
...
Forum: The Lounge 04-11-2022, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 794
Posted By samwichse
40 grit sandpaper. A quick hit with that and...

40 grit sandpaper.

A quick hit with that and you won't even be able to find the original scratch.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-11-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 60,342
Posted By samwichse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8rfvRnwFJw ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8rfvRnwFJw


So the "skin" cooling on the bottom of the vehicle will be an aluminum insert (3:30 in the video).
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-08-2022, 08:23 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 60,342
Posted By samwichse
You keep repeating that, but it was an ABS bug...

You keep repeating that, but it was an ABS bug that was fixed years ago.

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/tesla-model-3-gets-cr-recommendation-after-braking-update/
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-16-2022, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 980
Posted By samwichse
It's an engine-rich exhaust

It's an engine-rich exhaust
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 01-30-2022, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 803
Posted By samwichse
Attention grabbing headline, but 100 miles at...

Attention grabbing headline, but 100 miles at <25mph is a bit different than 100 miles on modern roads and speeds.
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-27-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,223
Posted By samwichse
There's basically no way to do it without...

There's basically no way to do it without rebuilding the car completely. It's not like a CR-Z. It was designed ground up a 2-seater. The foot well is taken up by the gas tank. There are structural...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 01-22-2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 60,342
Posted By samwichse
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachm...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=31591&stc=1&d=1642877175

Interesting detail shot of the prototype skin cooling radiator setup.
Forum: The Lounge 01-20-2022, 12:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 712
Posted By samwichse
Wasn't this one of the cars in Back to the Future?

Wasn't this one of the cars in Back to the Future?
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 01-18-2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 60,342
Posted By samwichse
It's not going to have a heat pump for heat, only...

It's not going to have a heat pump for heat, only resistive.

Yes, this makes no sense for a car designed for hyper-efficiency.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 01-09-2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,235
Posted By samwichse
$10

$10
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-30-2021, 09:45 PM
Replies: 2,106
Views: 479,635
Posted By samwichse
From what I've found:

From what I've found:
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-10-2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,351
Posted By samwichse
K&N filters are great... if you hate your engine....

K&N filters are great... if you hate your engine.

Intake restrictions limit peak power in modern MAF/MAP sensored engines, similar to having the throttle butterfly in a partial restriction. But...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-18-2021, 09:46 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 60,342
Posted By samwichse
More devel info.

More devel info.
Forum: The Lounge 11-11-2021, 07:32 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,901
Posted By samwichse
Basically: the laws against coal rolling are...

Basically: the laws against coal rolling are toothless. I can't even get the police interested when people throw bottles (beer bottles, even!) at me from their trucks.

I'm not even on a fancy road...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-10-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 60,342
Posted By samwichse
A lot of repeat from the video but with some nice...

A lot of repeat from the video but with some nice stills...

https://www.aptera.us/the-latest-on-apteras-solar-electric-vehicle-development/
...
Forum: The Lounge 11-07-2021, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 614
Posted By samwichse
Well, this is ironic...

Well, this is ironic...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 11-01-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 60,342
Posted By samwichse
https://youtube.com/watch?v=GK-aamqGZS4 A...

https://youtube.com/watch?v=GK-aamqGZS4

A couple nice shots of the new suspension.
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