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Forum: Hybrids 10-25-2022, 04:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,710
Posted By JRMichler
Now that summer is well behind, I have summer MPG...

Now that summer is well behind, I have summer MPG to report. I burned 62.74 gallons driving 3145.1 miles, for 50.1 MPG. My driving was about 75% highway in 55 MPH limits, where I normally drive 57...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 10-06-2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 60,268
Posted By oil pan 4
Literally Aptera for the last 3 years. .. ...

Literally Aptera for the last 3 years. ..
https://youtu.be/E-xhxS581Uc
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E-xhxS581Uc&feature=youtu.be
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 10-06-2022, 08:45 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 60,268
Posted By sheepdog 44
Here is my analysis of Apteras solar charging....

Here is my analysis of Apteras solar charging. I'm still working on it but this is almost complete. I'm copying some of my stuff that i posted over on the AOC discord:

I went through all the...
Forum: Hybrids 10-05-2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 16,768
Posted By cowmeat
You guys seem to have strayed way off into left...

You guys seem to have strayed way off into left field - here's a pic of the hard shell tri-fold tonneau I put on Silver today that'll put a Maverick back into the thread:thumbup:
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 10-05-2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 60,268
Posted By redpoint5
I went over this in detail in post #394...

I went over this in detail in post #394 (https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/aptera-reboot-improved-37804-10.html#post666609)



I guess solar only represents 6% of the total cost of the...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 10-05-2022, 01:51 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 60,268
Posted By freebeard
"Crabs want to drag you back in the...

"Crabs want to drag you back in the bucket"
Forum: Hybrids 08-22-2022, 12:59 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 8,018
Posted By JSH
You bought a vehicle with more miles than 98.5%...

You bought a vehicle with more miles than 98.5% of the vehicle sold in 2021. That is what I keep coming back to. A vehicle that old or with that many miles has reached useful life. Actually...
Forum: Hybrids 08-21-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 8,018
Posted By Ecky
Thermal issues are one of the major reasons Civic...

Thermal issues are one of the major reasons Civic hybrid batteries had high failure rates. I've known people to upgrade the fans in their Insight batteries. Probably the kindest thing you could do...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-15-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 151,733
Posted By JSH
Jack Reacher: Fictional character in a series of...

Jack Reacher: Fictional character in a series of novels, movies, and now a streaming series on Amazon.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Reacher

All is not well over at Arcimoto:

1. The...
Forum: Hybrids 08-15-2022, 03:11 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 16,768
Posted By JSH
Dave Ramsey is a financial adviser popular in...

Dave Ramsey is a financial adviser popular in many evangelical churches. You could boil down his advice to two basic things - live within your means and debt is bad. ( Prov 22:7: “The rich rule...
Forum: Hybrids 08-13-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 16,768
Posted By JSH
Hybrids save money over the life of the vehicle. ...

Hybrids save money over the life of the vehicle. A Camry LE is $25,845 and rated at 32 mpg. A Camry Hybrid LE is $28,080 and rated at 52 mpg. FuelEconomy.gov tells me that is a savings of $550...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 08-04-2022, 06:03 PM
Replies: 592
Views: 42,961
Posted By freebeard
https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-album...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-freebeard-albums-my+cars-picture5740-down-flood.jpg
When I stanced my Superbeetle, the first thing I did was ford Willamette River water to get to this bridge...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-28-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 103,669
Posted By aerohead
not a single

The Cd 0.1716, 2022 M-B EQXX concept uses door-mounted mirrors.
According to FUJI Heavy Industries, the important aspect of a side mirror is that, it be held some minimum distance away from the body...
Forum: Hybrids 07-25-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,710
Posted By JRMichler
Drove 2139.1 miles, and burned 42.93 gallons, for...

Drove 2139.1 miles, and burned 42.93 gallons, for the last four tanks, for average 49.8 MPG. SOO close to 50 MPG.

Almost all of my highway driving is on rural roads with 55 MPH speed limits. ...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-03-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,586
Posted By Drifter
Impressive CD, but I still cant help but see this...

Impressive CD, but I still cant help but see this from the front:


https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=32533&stc=1&d=1656881317
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 03-31-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,049
Posted By MetroMPG
There is no magic bullet. But many small changes...

There is no magic bullet. But many small changes = magic buckshot.

In 2006 (wow, that's a lont time ago!) I did A-B-A-B testing on my 1.0L Firefly (Chev Metro) and this is what I saw:
...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 04-28-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 151,733
Posted By Hersbird
That is the line that is amended by the new bill...

That is the line that is amended by the new bill to say purchased between Dec 2021 and Jan 2027 although it won't be applicable until actually passed so the purchase will have to happen after bill is...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 04-05-2021, 10:21 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 151,733
Posted By freebeard
Talking about Arcimoto in an Arcimoto thread?...

Talking about Arcimoto in an Arcimoto thread? Their plans are for full autonomy.

Torque vectoring is in the roadmap but hasn't been implemented as of yet.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 04-05-2021, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 151,733
Posted By freebeard
The price asked is dependent on production...

The price asked is dependent on production volume. Speaking of safety:

Aptera Aerodynamics & Vehicle Safety Webinar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx5ufCgRdVU)

edit:
Hemp composite interior...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-14-2021, 09:52 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 60,268
Posted By freebeard
oil pan 4 -- It was a different world. Oregon had...

oil pan 4 -- It was a different world. Oregon had well-respected politicians like Wayne Morse (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Morse) (the Tiger of the Senate) and Tom McCall...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-12-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 60,268
Posted By samwichse
A little digging, and looks like the hub motors...

A little digging, and looks like the hub motors are Elaphe M700's at 23kg unsprung weight each.

https://in-wheel.com/en/solutions-2/direct-drive-in-wheel-motors/

Still definitely not sold on...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-21-2021, 02:49 AM
Replies: 1,307
Views: 163,561
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
You mean Will.i.am's way to destroy a Beetle?

You mean Will.i.am's way to destroy a Beetle?
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 02-02-2021, 05:46 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 151,733
Posted By RedDevil
The first few minutes of this, Mark Frohnmayer...

The first few minutes of this, Mark Frohnmayer explaining why he started Arcimoto, is golden!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edFMkn4KP-U&t=3s

Still listening to the rest right now.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 01-25-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 1,422
Views: 151,733
Posted By harriska2
I spend tons of time in the back seat. The wind...

I spend tons of time in the back seat. The wind does blow your hair forward. That is why I wear a beanie knit cap. Problem solved. My cap was given to my son as a present and he refuses to wear it....
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 01-24-2021, 06:40 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 60,268
Posted By samwichse
But "The Aptera" is really a halo car. The...

But "The Aptera" is really a halo car. The founders have already said they have a 4 wheel car in the works.

If you think about it, all new entrants start with a halo car and try and work their way...
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