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You might have at least read the OP's response to those who thought that the vendor is proposing charging the truck's battery. The vendor sees their implementation as a way to charge a small battery pack for use in camping, etc. Aptera, BTW, has been right on the verge of production for...

HA HA! I may be putting nails in the coffin, but in many forums, these discussions are still active, because people don't understand how torque has been measured, historically, and those people can be confused -- as evidenced by Lightning Rod's confusion. Also, AI has developed to the point...

After being stunned by the offerings at Leonard, I checked Facebook marketplace, and found it in near perfect condition. The type is about 250 brand new.

I agree, but also doubt that one can see the difference between a functioning air dam and a missing one. I generally get from 1.9 to 3.1 miles per kWh, and can sometimes predict what that number will be, but not with great accuracy.

Boat tails have been in use on tractor trailers for a long time, and appear to work for a very slight reduction in drag. They do not induce laminar flow in any meaningful way, but reduce wake size slightly, just as smoke visualization suggests happens with bed covers. I assume that no one...

This optimized-tailgate-top-theory would suggest that the tailgate top on an 8 foot bed or 6.5 foot bed should look quite different than that for a 5.5 foot bed, due to the difference in angle of attack of the downwash. They certainly look the same to me.

Worksport is a major player: https://checkout.worksport.com/blogs/news/unlock-fuel-savings-how-tonneau-covers-improve-your-trucks-efficiency Ford motor company claimed that aero efficiency was improved with a tonneau cover, in this video by Chris Bowe: (see 1:10 in ) Credit to Chris for...

Quote a reliable wind tunnel study that indicates that there is no difference in Cd with a tonneau cover and without.

Wow!! What a list of complaints! Years ago, I worked as a consultant for Ford, and met lots of great people. I am no doubt biased, but I think the Lightning is great just as it is. My experience immediately prior to owning this Ford probably increases my comparative delight with the Ford...

I can obsess about this stuff... but obviously if I were really concerned about vehicular efficiency, I'd be driving a Prius instead of a Lightning. So, the theory is this: a tonneau cover lowers the Cd (coefficient of drag) of a pickup truck. That is almost universally true, for reasons...

I converted a minivan to make a "solar" camper, covering the entire roof with solar panels, back in 2013. I've designed and built a solar powered boat, etc. So I have some perspective on the subject. I think the 400 watt figure is a little conservative, and instead agree with the vendor's 600...

Great question! Especially for a bloviator such as me. 1960's: Started my electric propulsion journey by hopping up electric industrial carts to use on semi-public roads, before I could drive legally. Some thrilling rides, using plugging (throwing it into reverse) to slow down. Stunningly...

These "at the drive wheels" torque claims began with the Tesla Cybertruck, I believe. Then Hummer did the same slight of hand (or fraud, depending upon your perspective) afterwards. The torque quoted for an automotive prime mover has been at the flywheel for about a century. Tesla wanted a...

214.50 in NC. Annoying, and a little more than a person with a 25 mpg car would pay (in gas taxes) for 12,000 miles worth of gasoline. Probably not unreasonable, given that many of us are driving vehicles that are much heavier than average.