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Forum: EcoModding Central 06-22-2011, 08:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,030
Posted By suspectnumber961
EROI...and why the easy times really are over....

One Scientist's Easily Understood Theory Offers a Radically Different Vision for How We Think About Energy | | AlterNet...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-15-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 53,190
Posted By Frank Lee
Here's da link: Dynamic Cylinder...

Here's da link:

Dynamic Cylinder Deactivation with Residual Heat Recovery (http://autoelectronics.com/mag/dynamic_cylinder_deactivation_residual_heatrecovery-1229/index.html)

It doesn't mess...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-01-2011, 02:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,601
Posted By t vago
Steel nanotechnology can reduce the weight of our cars

This seems fascinating -

Steel nanotechnology can reduce the weight of our cars — Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/31/steel-nanotechnology-can-reduce-the-weight-of-our-cars/)
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-26-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 105,603
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Here are some of the new photos of the Dolphin;...

Here are some of the new photos of the Dolphin; that have a 6 foot scale or a stock Metro for comparison. These have been straightened and cropped, and I'm using them to make the SketchUp model:
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-25-2011, 08:04 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,641
Posted By jakobnev
The dash sock (silica gel to prevent frost forming on windows)

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7693&stc=1&d=1295960781

The sock contains about 100g of silica gel. I keep it on the dash for a couple of days and then on a radiator at home...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-25-2011, 02:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,740
Posted By vacationtime247
It's COLD! Quick Way To Heat the Car

Park both my cars close to the house but outside. It's been subfreezing recently (snow, frost, etc) and I'm wasting gas letting the car warm up before leaving. So, I'm using a space heater affixed...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-19-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 71,213
Posted By t vago
Well, I formed the frame out of 1 inch thick...

Well, I formed the frame out of 1 inch thick FoamulaR insulation. The ribs and rails were initially cut using a jig saw, then fine-tuned using a finger-cutting knife (actually, one of those As Seen...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-17-2011, 03:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,826
Posted By Jesse
Completed version ...

Completed version

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs885.ash1/179326_10150370200465212_559755211_16905632_8003906_n.jpg...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-14-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,772
Posted By ChazInMT
I second Frank Lee regarding the Vortex Generator...

I second Frank Lee regarding the Vortex Generator gimmicks as being an active and impractical way to waste your money and improve your status as a complete sucker for pseudo science bull crap. Go...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-14-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 802
Views: 667,278
Posted By MetroMPG
YouTube interview... ...

YouTube interview...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q6SLDYhK0k
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-11-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 47,636
Posted By NeilBlanchard
We have a very tantalizing update on the Edison2...

We have a very tantalizing update on the Edison2 VLC!

http://www.edison2.com/storage/IMG_0828.jpg (http://www.edison2.com/blog/2011/1/11/what-have-we-changed.html?lastPage=true#comment11134493)
...
Forum: The Lounge 01-11-2011, 08:45 AM
Replies: 568
Views: 71,530
Posted By NeilBlanchard
If the "permafrost" melts, it will release an...

If the "permafrost" melts, it will release an immense amount of methane that has been trapped there for eons. It is already starting to do this. There are lakes in Siberia, and methane is bubbling...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-10-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 61,277
Posted By arcosine
http://www.carstyling.ru/Static/SIMG/420_0_I_MC_jp...

http://www.carstyling.ru/Static/SIMG/420_0_I_MC_jpg_W/resources/concept/82gm_aero2000_1.jpg?5906E11DF7B7497EB194A23753312969
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-03-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,587
Posted By Frank Lee
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/theclenche...

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/theclencher/Ferrari20Modulo20197020Pininfarina20concept.jpg
1970 Ferrari Modulo
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-02-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 75,914
Posted By Weather Spotter
Day 3

Well after Church I went back to my boat tail build project (must keep priorities in order).

First I took of the boat tail and removed the hatch. Mechanically this is an easy task, 4 bolts and two...
Forum: The Lounge 12-31-2010, 10:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,639
Posted By mcrews
COMPLETELY outside the box..........

"Fat Star" Octa 8x SST-90 Colossus Led Flashlight @ 18.000 lumens -more beamshots- (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=287906)

This is absolutely amazing. We look SOOOO normal...
Forum: The Lounge 11-30-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,251
Posted By NeilBlanchard
The third PSA is out: EEM_dOH_YmU

The third PSA is out:

EEM_dOH_YmU
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-25-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 105,603
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Part 2 of 3 Yravv7jT-jE& Part 3 of 3...

Part 2 of 3

Yravv7jT-jE&


Part 3 of 3

jTqcb0bLv1I
Forum: The Lounge 11-25-2010, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,468
Posted By Piwoslaw
http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachme...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7425&stc=1&d=1290692468
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-17-2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 540
Views: 260,355
Posted By botsapper
3W The winter season hiatus would give you...

3W

The winter season hiatus would give you time to rethink your design solutions.
A video of the design process would help you visualize the diffuser design. Here ya go.
Good lessons for all...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-03-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 48,048
Posted By Bicycle Bob
Google found this elsewhere on this site: ...

Google found this elsewhere on this site: Morelli's design all tweaked for the road. Road & Track did a feature on it.
1978 CNR - Pininfarina - ??????????? - ????? 100000 ?????????? ???????????...
Forum: The Lounge 08-16-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 568
Views: 71,530
Posted By NeilBlanchard
Questions are good, but a couple of papers do not...

Questions are good, but a couple of papers do not change the accepted science.

The tropics are now over 2 degrees bigger both in the north and the south than they were in 1950.

Glacier National...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-19-2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 21,879
Posted By RobertSmalls
See, roof racks can be good for mpg. You'll...

See, roof racks can be good for mpg.

You'll probably want to tuft test it eventually to find out where you have attached flow and where your angles are too steep / abrupt. I think you'll have...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-11-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 540
Views: 260,355
Posted By 3-Wheeler
Honda Insight Tail Extension Project

Honda Insight Tail Extension Summary Page


http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7587&stc=1&d=1293910565

...
Forum: DIY / How-to 01-01-2010, 04:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,787
Posted By ecoxantia
Absolutely right. Indirect refers to the use of a...

Absolutely right. Indirect refers to the use of a precombustion chamber. This was needed to start the combustion process in a mild manner, to avoid what would have been intolerable NVH levels in a...
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