White vans goes green: Novel spoiler design reduces fuel consumption
Monday, November 10, 2008 - 11:35
in Physics & Chemistry
As if the drivers of mini vans and utility vehicles needed any more encouragement to drive fast between jobs, US researchers have designed a new rear spoiler for bluff-backed vehicles that can reduce drag and lift significantly. Writing in the International Journal of Vehicle Design, the team describes how the new spoiler could improve fuel consumption as well as vehicle handling.
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