Friday, March 6, 2009

Drag Coefficient Wars Commence

One of the greatest factors in fuel economy (whether it be gasoline, diesel, or electric) is the drag coefficient of the vehicle itself. The worse the drag, the higher the coefficient number, and the less economical the vehicle will be.

Basically, the more drag there is, the more energy that’s required to propel the vehicle. Gives “what a drag” a whole new meaning.

Read the rest at Zoomilife, including Rocky Horror Picture Show references.

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