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If Elio were changed to a four wheeler, electric, etc, would the rear wheels stick out like the front to keep it efficient or would the body be widened? Would it pass safety standards if all four wheels were sticking out?
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You can register using your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account, just click here.That's a mystery. At this point, there is zero researchable evidence that Pauls claim that "half the width, double the mileage" is a reality. I've asked Elio in person and via email and zero response. I would love to see someone shoe me that what Paul says is actually true. This is with real data, not an opinion. I will make five one thousand dollar all in reservations if Paul can prove it with real data that is certified by a third party.If Elio were changed to a four wheeler, electric, etc, would the rear wheels stick out like the front to keep it efficient or would the body be widened? Would it pass safety standards if all four wheels were sticking out?
"half the width". What is Elio using this as a comparison? Paul has never said this and thus, it could be a Fiat 500 or a Ford F150. Then nothing about the height. If you want to see for yourself, then it's really easy, go to this:The physics of the "half the width, double the mileage" makes some sense for highway mpg. In a light vehicle like the Elio, the majority (but not all) of the energy requirements for cruising at higher speeds is aerodynamic drag. If cutting the width in half means that there's half the frontal area, then there would be be a corresponding 1/2 reduction in drag, all else being equal. The question is whether the net drag coefficient (Cd) of the vehicle can be maintained with the outrigger wheels. It's likely that there's some increase in Cd due to the wheels and suspension components hanging out in the breeze, but the main cabin has a very aerodynamic cigar-like shape that could be much better than a traditional car. I would have to do some work to be sure if that statement is really accurate, but the premise is at least plausible from an engineering standpoint.