Zoleco: custom aerodynamic car, 1.0L Suzuki drivetrain

[zoltanbod]

Originally Posted by Frank Lee

I can't wait to see the MPG readouts too!!!

Do I really need to build something better? Maybe it would be enough to just say I'm building something better and then blow a bunch of sunshine up alls y'alls skirts? A lotta you seem to enjoy that...

Well, it seems while you are waiting for my mpg results i will be putting many long creative and fulfilling hours into my project.The end result will be something to behold for a niche group i'm sure.The higher the mileage result the better.Dream the impossible dream and advance humanity .Negative attitude is like trying to drive the freeway in reverse-too much conflict!

[luvit]

lol. and he proved to always get the last word. --
it is refreshing to see so many new positive comments.
i;ve been meaning to check if you have updated some of the other sites and videos.
i have accidently stumbled on sites that mention the zoleco when i wasn't looking for it.

[zoltanbod]

Originally Posted by luvit

lol. and he proved to always get the last word. --
it is refreshing to see so many new positive comments.
i;ve been meaning to check if you have updated some of the other sites and videos.
i have accidently stumbled on sites that mention the zoleco when i wasn't looking for it.

A great fan of my venture has started a group on facebook to see how much of a buzz she can develope about the Zoleco. Have had only good comments so far.

[zoltanbod]

Hey Robert,i just found some research results that might interest you.University of Wisconsin-Madison,led by professor Rolf Reitz have come up with an engine that combines gasoline and diesel to get the best of both worlds.Using fast response fuel blending they have achieved 53% thermal efficiency! The special mix lowers engine temperature by as much as 40% drastically reducing the amount of energy lost to waste heat.There you go now it is not unheard of.This application was done on a diesel engine,they claim by applying it to a gasoline engine the fuel economy potential improvement would be even larger.Check it out.

[fatman57]

Originally Posted by zoltanbod

Hey Robert,i just found some research results that might interest you.University of Wisconsin-Madison,led by professor Rolf Reitz have come up with an engine that combines gasoline and diesel to get the best of both worlds.Using fast response fuel blending they have achieved 53% thermal efficiency! The special mix lowers engine temperature by as much as 40% drastically reducing the amount of energy lost to waste heat.There you go now it is not unheard of.This application was done on a diesel engine,they claim by applying it to a gasoline engine the fuel economy potential improvement would be even larger.Check it out.

a good discovery but maybe not altogether practical - i don't think anyone would like to have to fill up with 2 fuels. Would be better in the commercial sector.

[dcb]

Originally Posted by zoltanbod

Hey Robert,i just found some research results that might interest you.University of Wisconsin-Madison,led by professor Rolf Reitz have come up with an engine that combines gasoline and diesel to get the best of both worlds.Using fast response fuel blending they have achieved 53% thermal efficiency! ...

LOL, lemme know whey you get that huge Caterpillar engine on your 3 wheeler

[ai_vin]

Originally Posted by zoltanbod

Hey Robert,i just found some research results that might interest you.University of Wisconsin-Madison,led by professor Rolf Reitz have come up with an engine that combines gasoline and diesel to get the best of both worlds.Using fast response fuel blending they have achieved 53% thermal efficiency! The special mix lowers engine temperature by as much as 40% drastically reducing the amount of energy lost to waste heat.There you go now it is not unheard of.This application was done on a diesel engine,they claim by applying it to a gasoline engine the fuel economy potential improvement would be even larger.Check it out.

Well if you're willing to concider diesel you may want to check out Kubota Canada; KUBOTA.CA - HOME

They make a number of small 2-3 cylinder engines; Kubota Canada : Manufacturer of compact diesel tractors, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, power washers and engines. which have already proven usable in cars; XR3 Hybrid Personal Transit Vehicle: A 125 mpg Plug-In Hybrid Three Wheeler You Build From Plans

[zoltanbod]

I had looked at diesel early on in the planning stage but decided against it for a number of reasons,weight,vibration,soot and my lack of hands on diesel experiance.So i opted for the 3 cyl turbo gas pot for the prototype car.I brought up the diesel thing to show that efficiency in an internal combustion engine has been elevated to 53% when the experimentors combined diesel and gasoline injection on thier test diesel engine.

[Frank Lee]

Ha... surfin' and accidently came across the Zoleco. Googled it and without going through too many hits, found web postings from this year and from 1999 with the car in the same state as it is today. Whaddya think now boys and girls? Too bad luvit bailed- maybe he's having too much fun driving his Zoleco to surf anymore?

[Christopher Jordan]

I could not log in for a while, but finally got in this morning. I was thrilled with the Zoleco and almost any other 3-wheeler. The Triac 3-wheeler assembly plant in Salinas, CA., failed and left (taking a half million city dollars) while Aptera should have been a "sign" about money and 3-wheelers.

I enjoyed my City-EL electric 3-wheeler, but try as I might; I could not get those in the US. Glad that money pit is gone now. Interesting that there are not Zolecos, Zaps, Apteras running around all over! I think I will keep my 3-wheel trikes in the corner. Maybe someday they will be a great "barn find".