typical windshield wiper mounted on a vehicle has the same drag profile as this entire car
Any science to back this up? Some of the drag claims are unrealistic. Besides, who commutes at speeds where drag is an issue? It is the start and stop that wastes energy – and that is why Hybrids work. Why aren't low drag vehicles being done by mainline auto companies? May be safety is more important than drag? Can these funny shapes get Government safety certifications & Insurance company approvals?
where are the PRACTICAL engineers shoehorning electric systems into existing platforms?
Just the airbag system and anti-lock systems consume hundreds of engineers to design & validate. I think getting a revolutionary new design on a highway to carry humans next to a 20 ton truck rolling at 70+MPH requires more than shoehorning electric systems into existing platforms.
