Aerodynamics.  Vehicle efficiency depends upon this, the easiest device we have to improve our civilization’s chances.  Getting the vehicle’s body right should not be an afterthought.  These flat panels are easy, sure, but square wheels are easier too.

Have you seen the original Lotus Super 7? It’s an aerodynamics nightmare but fast because of it’s light weight. 10% reduction in weight is the same as 5% reduction in drag.

Interesting approach, albeit quite boxey (reminds me of a concept car from the 80s). The Seven may be light, but it has the Cd of an F1 car (that’s not a good thing in this case, as an F1 car runs about 0.7 compared to say a Prius which is in the 0.25 range!), thus the low top speeds compared to acceleration capabilities (0-60 is great, but over 100, it would get eaten up by any car with decent power and low drag).

Do you have a dimensioned, 3-view, drawing?  I’ve been looking for a project like this….

Hey guys,

Do you have the entire design package, including structural calculations ? Was thinking about combing it with a salvage Prius, and a friend of mine has the equipment (big-ass vacuum/pressure cooker), knowhow and materials to do it….I could try to convince him….

Grtz,

Bas