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Aerodynamics
08-11-2020, 11:54 AM
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Tuft testing with a leaf blower
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Posted By
oil pan 4
The problem is a leaf blower will produce wholly...
The problem is a leaf blower will produce wholly turbulent flow. To properly test aero modes you need laminar flow.
Testing in turbulent flow will make objects appear more aerodynamic than they...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
07-31-2020, 10:38 AM
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3rd gen Prius aeromod thread
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298,863
Posted By
aerohead
what are these
As eco generator commented, they trip the flow.
The face of the tire is descending vertically, at the same velocity of the vehicle's forward motion, and the air, essentially acts like it's ...
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Success Stories
01-17-2017, 11:41 AM
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Gen2 Prius work vehicle
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2,519
Posted By
vskid3
Congrats! They're silly cars and everyone will...
Congrats! They're silly cars and everyone will make fun of you for it, until you remind them that you get 50MPG. :)
Regarding acceleration, I've found that quicker acceleration seems to work a...
Forum:
Success Stories
01-17-2017, 09:37 AM
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Gen2 Prius work vehicle
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2,519
Posted By
RedDevil
You no doubt have seen this thread about a...
You no doubt have seen this thread about a selfmade Prius plugin conversion?
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/208-km-129-mi-ev-mode-2007-prius-30107.html...
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Hybrids
01-16-2017, 06:24 PM
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Engine temps and ambient temps
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1,182
Posted By
ThermionicScott
Hobbit curates a pretty good article about the...
Hobbit curates a pretty good article about the stages of operation for the Prius: http://techno-fandom.org/~hobbit/cars/five-stages.txt
That might help explain why it'll kick on the engine, even...
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Hybrids
01-16-2017, 08:56 AM
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Engine temps and ambient temps
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1,182
Posted By
skyking
rather than install a temp sensor, just get a...
rather than install a temp sensor, just get a bluetooth OBDII adapter, grab an old android phone and use Torque or other app. You can get a wealth of data from the computer. It has coolant and other...
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General Efficiency Discussion
10-22-2016, 02:54 PM
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Deciding on work vehicle
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3,576
Posted By
vskid3
There's the Enginer plug-in kit for the Prius. ...
There's the Enginer plug-in kit for the Prius. I've read mixed reviews about them and I don't know if they sell them anymore. I think most of the issues were battery and BMS related, so if you just...
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Motorcycles / Scooters
08-15-2015, 06:00 PM
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Craig Vetter (injured in streamliner/deer collision)
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Posted By
PeterS
They reduced his pain meds and it put him in...
They reduced his pain meds and it put him in stress, so they went back to original. The good news was that they could see that he has good control and motion of extremities.
They reduced his Oxy...
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Introductions
08-14-2015, 12:46 PM
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Advice on what car
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1,663
Posted By
MetroMPG
If you're going to hang around the bottom of the...
If you're going to hang around the bottom of the food chain, you gotta be prepared to get bitten! :)
I'd strongly suggest trying a manual car again. It'll be easier to operate than a truck. ...
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General Efficiency Discussion
08-14-2015, 12:22 PM
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MPG lists and real world speeds
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Posted By
MetroMPG
Short answer: nope. It would be up to each...
Short answer: nope.
It would be up to each driver to enter their speed info in the comments of their fuel log entries. Which would be like herding cats.
EG: most of my driving is on quiet...
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Introductions
08-14-2015, 05:25 AM
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10
Advice on what car
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1,663
Posted By
cowmeat
Here are a bunch of cars from the Austin CL 3500...
Here are a bunch of cars from the Austin CL 3500 bucks or less
98 Chevy Metro Hatchback 43 MPG (http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/5171836964.html)
92 Geo Metro...
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EcoModding Central
08-12-2015, 05:41 PM
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Why there isn't an aerodynamic shaped RV
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12,256
Posted By
redpoint5
You don't need aerodynamics for a storage unit. ...
You don't need aerodynamics for a storage unit.
I suggest getting rid of junk instead of storing it, and camping or getting a motel instead of bringing your house with you on your travels.
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Motorcycles / Scooters
07-13-2015, 07:43 AM
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Vetter Challenge 2015
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4,626
Posted By
rustygirl
We ran. Left in light rain. About 30 miles in...
We ran. Left in light rain. About 30 miles in the goddess of rain must have been laughing at us as it poured . Firefly's ignition got wet and the next 5 miles, felt like forever, as the pack...
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Alternative Transportation
06-19-2015, 10:13 AM
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Electric bicycle build (introducing "black & red")
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29,452
Posted By
Sven7
Honestly, why bother with reflective paint? Just...
Honestly, why bother with reflective paint? Just get a good tail light and headlight and call it a day. It'll probably cost less while being more effective.
For taillights, Planet Bike's...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
05-07-2015, 11:07 PM
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80
Possible aero mods for conventional frame bicycle
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17,246
Posted By
Frank Lee
Love your crutch repurposing! :thumbup:
Love your crutch repurposing! :thumbup:
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Motorcycles / Scooters
01-27-2015, 09:19 AM
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cbr125r improve efficiency + top speed
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Posted By
sendler
The CBR125R is probably the best starting point...
The CBR125R is probably the best starting point for a fuel efficiency competition vehicle but don't make any mod more trouble than it is worth. Otherwise you will get started and never finish a huge...
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Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
09-23-2014, 10:37 AM
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Manual vs. automatic transmission MPG showdown: Nissan Micra 1.6L
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Posted By
MetroMPG
Manual vs. automatic transmission MPG showdown: Nissan Micra 1.6L
http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=15902&stc=1&d=1411481277
These brand new Nissan Micras may look identical, and their official fuel economy ratings also say they're almost...
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Motorcycles / Scooters
03-01-2012, 05:14 PM
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56
CBR250R Vetter style aero mods
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16,980
Posted By
Grant-53
I use cereal box cardboard to make 1/4 scale...
I use cereal box cardboard to make 1/4 scale prototypes of compound shapes for fairings. This translates to 4mm coroplast full scale in stiffness. I use .015" Lexan for slot car bodies and it is...
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Fossil Fuel Free
01-08-2012, 04:58 PM
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4
Electric Cab of Austin runs Bigman bm48 NEV's
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1,592
Posted By
TXwaterdog
Actually most of the roads have a posted speed...
Actually most of the roads have a posted speed limit of 30mph. 95% of the time everyone is going under 20mph. It's not as big of a deal as you're making it out to be. And these are in no way golf...
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