Tesla recently confirmed that the base version of the Model 3 will be able to travel over 215 miles on a single charge with a battery pack “smaller than 60 kWh”. The relatively small battery capacity ...
Even though the Rivian R1T looks fairly conventional and quite similar to other trucks, at least in terms of its overall look and proportions, its makers say it is considerably more aerodynamically ...
The Tesla Semi is certainly futuristic. However, this is not simply because it's a Tesla and it's supposed to be unique. Instead, it's designed to be as aerodynamic as possible, which is no easy feat ...
Dutch electric vehicle startup Lightyear is edging closer to realizing production of its sleek 0 sedan, which is being developed to be as efficient as possible. This efficiency mantra extends to the ...
The Tesla Cybertruck could breeze through the air, CEO Elon Musk suggested over the weekend. The company’s upcoming all-electric pickup truck, due to start manufacturing in late 2021, could attract ...
Drag coefficients (Cd) might not get the same attention as horsepower or range numbers, but they’re critical to the efficiency of EVs. A low Cd can drastically improve a car’s range and even allow ...
When we first saw the original Tesla Cybertruck, we quickly questioned the aerodynamics of its origami wedge shape. That pointy roof looked like a sure-fire turbulence generator, and turbulent flow is ...
Ever wonder why the Chevrolet Volt has a similar shape to that of the Toyota Prius? Well, it’s not because it’s the hot new style on the block. Instead, the shape of both vehicles, known as Kammback ...
A few weeks ago, we took a look at the most aerodynamically efficient vehicles ever made. At the time, the lowest-drag production car for sale in the US was the Porsche Taycan, which cuts through the ...
I've gleaned a bit more about Formula 1 Drag Reduction Systems, this information coming from no less than Peter Wright, FIA technical advisor, R&T contributing editor (and a most cordial conference ...
There are many ways in which you can make certain car lovers lose respect for you when you are an automotive journalist, and building an entire premise over wrong or unsubstantiated facts is certainly ...