The Indy One

[nimblemotors]

Can you go to https://www.youtube.com/html5
and see if it shows it can play html5 and h264 mp4's?

You might need to download a new 'codec' for XP that supports this video format.
Sorry for the trouble, html5 really solved all the video problems of old browsers, and there were plenty, so I'm loath to solve them all myself.

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

Latest version of Firefox on XP.

[MetroMPG]

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What does this browser support?

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  H.264 (N)
  
  
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  WebM VP8 (Y)
  
  

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  Media Source Extensions (Y)
  
  
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  MSE & H.264 (N)
  
  
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  MSE & WebM VP9 (N)
  
  

[nimblemotors]

Yep, no H.264 support.

Ok, so here is a version with flash video, let me know if that works for you.

Nimble Motorsports The Indy One Electric Kit Car

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

Result:

[NickelB NL]

Just a question. How does the running cost relate to gas? As in mpg or kw/h per mile. And the cost to load 1 kw/h at home. I.m curious at how much i cost to normal.

[nimblemotors]

I can only estimate the Indy One will use 100 watts per mile, which is 1/3 that of a Tesla Model S, it weighs 1/3 less and has 1/3 less air resistance, so it would get the equivalent of about 330 MPG.
This is 10kwh for a 100 miles. Electricity costs vary, at California residential average of $0.15/kwh, a 100 mile e-fillup would cost $1.50.

So if you drive 10,000 miles a year, at 30 mpg, you would buy 330 gallons,
at $4/gallon is $1,332 in fuel cost. If my estimate is correct, the electricity cost for this year driving the indy one instead would be $150.

Note that using a Nissan Leaf 24kwh battery pack, the Indy One would have a range of 240 miles.

Originally Posted by NickelB NL

Just a question. How does the running cost relate to gas? As in mpg or kw/h per mile. And the cost to load 1 kw/h at home. I.m curious at how much i cost to normal.

[NickelB NL]

Originally Posted by nimblemotors

I can only estimate the Indy One will use 100 watts per mile, which is 1/3 that of a Tesla Model S, it weighs 1/3 less and has 1/3 less air resistance, so it would get the equivalent of about 330 MPG.
This is 10kwh for a 100 miles. Electricity costs vary, at California residential average of $0.15/kwh, a 100 mile e-fillup would cost $1.50.

So if you drive 10,000 miles a year, at 30 mpg, you would buy 330 gallons,
at $4/gallon is $1,332 in fuel cost. If my estimate is correct, the electricity cost for this year driving the indy one instead would be $150.

Note that using a Nissan Leaf 24kwh battery pack, the Indy One would have a range of 240 miles.

That sounds good. I just cost you would save 1100$ a year. That is alot. Even more here in the netherlands where the prices are insane. 1.65 per liter (6.34$ per gallon).

[MetroMPG]

Originally Posted by nimblemotors

Ok, so here is a version with flash video, let me know if that works for you.

Yessir!

[freebeard]

Originally Posted by nimblemotors

I can only estimate the Indy One will use 100 watts per mile, which is 1/3 that of a Tesla Model S, it weighs 1/3 less and has 1/3 less air resistance, so it would get the equivalent of about 330 MPG.

Is that A or CdA? The Tesla is pretty slippery for Cd.

And wouldn't a third less of this and a third less of that net 2/3s the mileage? But 15¢/kWh is a lot. I pay 5¢, and solar PV is headed that way. It's already cheaper than coal.

[nimblemotors]

The Frontal Area is 1/2 to 1/3 of a Tesla Model S,
and the Cd is better also don't you think?

Originally Posted by freebeard

Is that A or CdA? The Tesla is pretty slippery for Cd.

And wouldn't a third less of this and a third less of that net 2/3s the mileage? But 15¢/kWh is a lot. I pay 5¢, and solar PV is headed that way. It's already cheaper than coal.

[freebeard]

I don't know. Has aerohead passed judgement? Have you done tuft testing or coast-down testing. The Tesla is around 0.24 Cd.

I wouldn't be surprised by a lot of turbulent flow along the sides. If the point of maximum camber were behind the front wheelwell it might allow the wheelwell turbulence to reattach.

For sure, though, you've got 1/3 the rolling resistance.