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Forum: Aerodynamics 03-06-2022, 09:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,387
Posted By Vman455
External Mirror Removal (with tuft testing)

I started a blog recently; read the original article here. (https://www.amateuraerodynamics.com/2022/02/external-mirror-removal.html)

Mirrors are an easy drag problem to spot: they stick out from...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 12-12-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 15,575
Posted By MetroMPG
It's EcoModder's 11th birthday! That means another great contest to win prizes!

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25220&stc=1&d=1544630917
Photo credit: R4vi...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-21-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 19,738
Posted By jakobnev
This is how they prevent people from asking how...

This is how they prevent people from asking how much a hydrogen car costs.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-21-2017, 03:18 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 19,738
Posted By sendler
Honda Clarity plug in: World's ugliest car

even beats the Prius.
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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-15-2016, 05:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,838
Posted By cr45
Actual vs claimed Fuel Consumption - 3 cylinder non hybrid cars

I have added the claimed NEDC combined fuel economy for some of the cars from the previous post. The last column shows the difference between the real world average compared to the official claimed...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-15-2016, 05:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,838
Posted By cr45
3 Cylinder Cars - Real World Fuel Consumption

I have always been interested in smaller cars with 3 cylinder engines for their good fuel economy potential. In order to get a feel for which 3 cylinder engined cars actually deliver on their...
Forum: Hybrids 12-07-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 20,629
Posted By MetroMPG
The King is dead: Hyundai Ioniq (58 MPG US EPA combined) beats Prius ECO rating (56)

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21014&stc=1&d=1481123713

Looks like the rumours that Toyota had delayed the release of its 4th gen 2016 Prius to make it as efficient as...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-08-2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,223
Posted By EVmetro
I have studied crimp terminals in depth, on a...

I have studied crimp terminals in depth, on a quest to get the lowest resistance connection possible. I tried all kinds of different crimpers, and finally just built my own for use on my 20 ton shop...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-07-2016, 11:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,223
Posted By oil pan 4
High amp connections for wiring electric motors

I have been doing the plant electrician thing for a while now and settled on the best way to make splices for high amp connections for wiring up an electric motor, also building and repairing my own...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-03-2014, 11:56 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 24,904
Posted By paulgato
August update - a 12 hour drive with no alternator.

Just to give you all some idea of how this two-battery system is working so far, I have today driven 350 miles or so, with 12.5 hours of drive-time, and all without using the alternator.

The first...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-10-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 24,904
Posted By paulgato
Good news! Alternator fixed!

I think I managed to fix the alternator! And I now have a way to both switch it on and switch if off, although not in a regenerative-braking kind of a way.

This alternator problem was driving me...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-12-2014, 12:24 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 80,257
Posted By nathan01xl
I constructed my front belly pan using my old air...

I constructed my front belly pan using my old air dam, 1 3'x4' coroplast sign, 1 18"x24" sign, 6' of landscaping edging (Vigoro 20 ft. Landscape Edging Kit-3001-20HD at The Home Depot...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-21-2014, 04:41 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 24,904
Posted By paulgato
Update to Odyssey charging recommendations

An update: I phoned Enersys UK this morning, but a different department in a different city from last time and got some different advice on charging Odyssey batteries that is at odds with the advice...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 12-07-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,193
Posted By MetroMPG
Happy 5th Birthday to EcoModder! (Party loot bags: win prizes! ScanGauges etc.)

EcoModder turned 5 this week - December 3, 2012.

One more lap around the sun!

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Birthday cake: By Rev Dan Catt...
Forum: Success Stories 12-02-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,821
Posted By McDesign
Just got in an internal sideview mirror - works...

Just got in an internal sideview mirror - works really well. PVC conduit offsets plus a 1/2" MPT adapter; bolted through coin tray.

Forrest
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-13-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 35,292
Posted By D.O.G.
Well, I've run these tyres for 2700 kilometers...

Well, I've run these tyres for 2700 kilometers now and am seeing a 3.9% decrease in fuel consumption, from 5.75 to 5.53 L/100 km

I can't attribute all of that decrease to the tyre size however,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-28-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 48,287
Posted By VXmpgRacer
Results Are In

With 5000+ miles of testing on consistent routes, the results of this experiment are in.

The alternator belt was NOT removed.

Running the entire electrical system on only the solar system...
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