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189 comments on Fuel Economy Factors - Part 1: The Role of Aerodynamic "Drag"

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PaulusP on November 3, 2009 - 10:11am Permalink | Subthread | Comments top

At the velomobiling linky there is this "redesigning infrastructure" section.
Please let it be better then this:
http://www.foundshit.com/pictures/signs/bike-lane-paint-error.jpg
http://i.treehugger.com/files/phonebox%20in%20bike%20lane.jpg
http://www.pixabella.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/spanish-bike-lane.jpg

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Will Stewart on November 3, 2009 - 11:38am Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

Yes, it really doesn't do much good to have efficient vehicles to mitigate energy descent if they aren't afforded a practical avenue for conveyance.

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jmygann on November 3, 2009 - 3:27pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

Three wheelers are coming ...

"President Obama has signed legislation making high-efficiency two- and three-wheeled vehicles eligible for the same loans the department has granted to Tesla Motors, Fisker Automotive and others to spur the development of high-efficiency automobiles. There is no guarantee Aptera will get any money, as the law only allows the company to apply for loans it previously was barred from receiving.

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/10/aptera-doe/

I like this one ....

http://www.eliomotors.com/images/ELIO_middle.png

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Will Stewart on November 3, 2009 - 3:35pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

You'll see the Aptera above, and the Persu is also one of a growing number.

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jmygann on November 3, 2009 - 3:48pm Permalink | Subthread | Parent | Comments top

2009 Speed Challenge ...

http://www.recumbents.com/wisil/FordChallenge2009/default.htm

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189 comments on Fuel Economy Factors - Part 1: The Role of Aerodynamic "Drag"

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