Sentences with phrase «minimize air drag»

The bullet - shaped vehicle was custom built around Reichert, a national - level cyclist, so that it was as low and narrow as possible so as to minimize air drag.

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That thin layer of turbulence acts as a lubricant that allows the rest of the air to flow smoothly all the way around the ball, minimizing the size of the turbulent wake and the drag — a phenomenon known as the drag crisis.

When the flaps open (via throttle input), air travels freely through the channels to minimize drag.

For instance, the grille details and hood and fascia vents were designed for optimized air flow, either to cool components or help minimize drag or lift.

A-pillar molding on its front end minimizes drag, while integrated front - bumper air curtains reduce turbulence.

Thanks to Tesla's Autopilot system, they were able to minimize the former's impact by driving the car at an average speed of 40 km / h (air drag is proportional to the square of velocity.)