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Forum: Success Stories 12-13-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,643
Posted By jclars
Logic - I didn't know I was signing up for...

Logic - I didn't know I was signing up for infomercials when simply posting a build thread. Maybe you could PM this sort of thing to me personally in the future rather than clutter the thread with...
Forum: Success Stories 11-20-2024, 10:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,643
Posted By jclars
1961 Volvo PV544 - Now EV544

I technically finished this in August this year 2024, and now have 350 successful miles on the build. It is a total EV conversion from scratch with a range of 110 miles. (I actually pushed it to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-18-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 346
Posted By freebeard
He came and went, mostly posting his Youtube...

He came and went, mostly posting his Youtube videos of a water tunnel he used to test models. Google's search doesn't find his posts here.

Here's his Youtube channel:...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-17-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 346
Posted By freebeard
Two guys that know what they're talking about....

Two guys that know what they're talking about. :thumbup:

FYI, a one-time Ecomodder contributor, graysgarage, invented the vortex tubes used in the radiator inlets. Here's his video from seven...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-01-2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4,276
Views: 1,420,212
Posted By aerohead
' September'

I couldn't find an attribution for the car, but it resembles a 50s Citroen ID19 or DS that's been chopped and channeled.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-22-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,026
Posted By Blacktree
I don't think the problem is with restriction, or...

I don't think the problem is with restriction, or backpressure, or whatever. The problem is the pipe diameter. The larger diameter primaries will reduce the exhaust velocity, which in turn weakens...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 10-04-2022, 11:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,971
Posted By Logic
This guy mods a scooter to an enclosed recumbent....

This guy mods a scooter to an enclosed recumbent.
Where he's modding the frame should give you some ideas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f708GtL6tns
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-28-2022, 04:03 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 19,716
Posted By RedDevil
Fully Charged drives the Lightyear Zero

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM6BHvgvrVc


The Lightyear Zero is almost ready for production. Fully Charged got to drive it in Spain.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-24-2022, 11:10 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 21,220
Posted By JSH
US refineries are going black or getting...

US refineries are going black or getting converted to chemical plants because oil companies believe US gasoline consumption has peaked. No reason to spend billions of CapEx on equipment that lasts...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-22-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 855
Posted By Phase
Lucid air spotted in Portland!

Saw my first lucid air in person! Check the aero
Forum: Hybrids 06-19-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 846
Views: 351,272
Posted By me and my metro
This is what we did with our 67 Firebird back in...

This is what we did with our 67 Firebird back in 1977.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-17-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 19,716
Posted By Rcnesneg
Why? What's wrong with putting solar on your...

Why? What's wrong with putting solar on your car's roof to offset some of the charging if you can't put solar on your house?
Forum: Success Stories 06-07-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,409
Posted By Talos Woten
Thumbs up 66 mpg 2009 Totoya Prius, Champrius 4.0 Under Construction now

Howdy all!

I'm the creator and owner of Champrius, the Champion Camping Prius. (pronounced with stress like champion, not like Prius). My last revision of her (3.0) peaked at 66 mpg @ 65 mph...
Forum: Success Stories 06-07-2022, 02:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,618
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
Finally broke the 3-digit barrier!

2000 Honda Insight with plenty of issues can still deliver!

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32325&stc=1&d=1654582753
...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 06-06-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By JSH
Their site became so ad heavy that it was...

Their site became so ad heavy that it was unreadable even with an ad blocker and they broke their comment system so you couldn't even see responses to your own comments.
Forum: Success Stories 05-25-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,616
Posted By diablote
At 93 miles to empty, I'm getting pretty close to...

At 93 miles to empty, I'm getting pretty close to the fuel level I started with when I received the truck. With all the rain and my wife's long-distance drives, the law of large numbers is converging...
Forum: The Lounge 05-24-2022, 01:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 864
Posted By JSH
Where I grew up in Michigan any sort of cap on a...

Where I grew up in Michigan any sort of cap on a truck was called a topper unless it had living quarters and then it was a truck camper.

Regional names are interesting. Again in Michigan any sort...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-22-2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,755
Posted By Drifter
You spec a different final drive ratio to end up...

You spec a different final drive ratio to end up at the same rpm. 10 years ago our semi trucks that ran direct drive had 2.47 rear ends. I think some of the new Freightliners run 2.16 final drives!...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 05-22-2022, 01:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,755
Posted By Drifter
Direct drive removes the countershaft from the...

Direct drive removes the countershaft from the power/torque delivery:
https://www.eaton.com/ZS/ecm/groups/public/@pub/@eaton/@vehicle/documents/content/pct_1114002.jpg

Direct drive is typically...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-19-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,858
Posted By Deezler
Well it's too bad that photobucket stole all my...

Well it's too bad that photobucket stole all my pics from this thread (and many others).

But I still have the 2500HD. Probably never getting rid of this beast, it's just too good and new truck...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-14-2022, 09:29 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 74,605
Posted By blownb310
Unsubscribing. This thread is 47 pages of mostly...

Unsubscribing. This thread is 47 pages of mostly nonsense and gibberish. Oil pan is simply toxic in his hypocrisy and pompous. Go ahead and flame away Oil pan. I will not be here to read it.

What...
Forum: Success Stories 05-14-2022, 07:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,616
Posted By diablote
Thumbs up 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid >60 mpg

The Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid I ordered last July (2021) finally showed up last week (May 2022). And I'm here to report that its fuel economy is way better than the advertised ~42/33 mpg. I...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-14-2022, 07:51 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 74,605
Posted By Isaac Zachary
The reasons for having them have already been...

The reasons for having them have already been mentioned, but I'll mention them again.

High electric rates. If at around 10 cents a kWh it takes 15 years to hit a payback period, then at 20 cents...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-11-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 31,904
Posted By sregord
freebeard, I have reviewed the NASA aerodynamic...

freebeard,
I have reviewed the NASA aerodynamic data... and it is clear that a boat-tail or folding semi trailertail or Rocketail would get a 11.5' X 8'+ rounded nose brick a more fuel efficient...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-10-2022, 02:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,257
Posted By JSH
Power is 320 HP to 470 HP with way more torque...

Power is 320 HP to 470 HP with way more torque than a diesel
GCW is 65,000 for a single rear axle / 82,000 for a dual rear axle
Tractor weight is 16,350 - 21,800 depending on configuration.
...
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