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aerohead 05-28-2021 03:32 PM

fastest solar car design
 
I speed-viewed this video, ignoring the audio.
They lay out their targets.
Rough it out in CAD
Validate aero in CFD
Achieve zero-lift ( neutral lift )
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The region of separated flow and turbulence behind the 'reversed' canopy is an acceptable compromise, in a trade-off for a reduced shadow on the PV array.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNnrY65-u-k

freebeard 05-28-2021 04:27 PM

Good interviwee.

We haven't heard much from GraysGarage since he went off to work for Lucid Air. I wonder if a PM would still work.

Yikes, no trikes!


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