Automatic grille shutters help
reduce drag by closing when airflow to the radiator is not needed.
It also
reduces drag on the engine by only engaging and charging when required.
The grill gets active air vents which open when cooling is required, otherwise remain closed to redirect air from the bonnet scoop
for reduced drag.
This suit
reduces drag in the water, dries quickly when you're biking, and stays dry while you're running.
The front fenders were also lowered in an effort to
reduce drag while the concept of air running through the car was abandoned for a more conventional design.
These functions to
reduce drag as well as in combination with the bold wheel arches, simply adds to the overall stance of the car.
There is a huge carbon fiber rear diffuser allowing air to escape freely from underneath the vehicle
thereby reducing drag.
Air suspension trucks make do without the feature, as they're able to lower the truck's ride height 0.6 - inches to
reduce drag at higher vehicle speeds.
It's part of an aerodynamic package concerned
with reducing drag down the side of the car.
This aerodynamic shield not
only reduces drag and front axle lift, but also improves air flow through the engine compartment.
Use the AC: Using the air conditioner at highway
speeds reduces drag and can improve and fuel economy.
The small
gauge reduced drag on the antenna and the mount, keeping everything solid and secure.
When this happens, they are creating zero drag on your electrical system and in some small way may be helping
reduce drag produced by other electrical systems.
To
reduce their drag factor to slice through the air as they travel and reduce fuel consumption further, they are considerably more aerodynamic than conventional cars.
The outer surface would be covered in millions of tiny holes to
reduce drag by sucking in air as it flows over the wing.
Rear privacy glass adds a touch of attitude, while keeping it cool inside, and a tailgate - mounted rear spoiler
helps reduce drag.
To
further reduce drag and increase aerodynamic efficiency, traditional wing mirrors have been replaced by cameras.
Behind the front grille are available Active Air ® grille shutters that help enhance efficiency
with reduced drag and improved cooling.
They also protect the diffuser's internal channels from the turbulence generated by the rear wheels,
thereby reducing drag.
Like the new Mercedes C43, Lexus put engineering effort into
reducing the drag of both the 17 - and 18 - inch wheels.
For example, the drive belt for the a / c compressor, comes with an independent clutch automatically disconnecting the compressor as soon as the driver switches off the air conditioning and
thus reducing the drag forces generated by the compressor to a minimum.
Not only does their model capture the bendy behavior of a typical jump rope, it also helps explain the behavior of a range of similar materials, from reeds blowing in a breeze to lobster antennae bending in a current, the researchers report in the Proceedings of the Royal Society A. Being able to bend
significantly reduces the drag on such objects, they found.
An Active Grille Shutter limits the amount of air entering the engine compartment,
reducing drag force by 0.01.
Located just rearwards of the BMW 4 Series Convertible's front wheels are Air Breathers designed to
reduce drag around the wheel arches.
Aerodynamically - focused, BladeGlider's narrow front track and wide, stable rear
track reduces drag while generating downforce to enhance maneuverability and road - hugging performance, with high G cornering and acceleration - yet the vehicle is thrifty in its power use.
The skater crouches forward (as if he was skating in a squat position) to
reduce drag caused by air resistance on the front of his body, and to help him balance.
Removing those control surfaces would make the aircraft much more efficient by
greatly reducing drag, which saves fuel and money.
The shrink - wrapped aluminium body panels and teardrop - shaped cockpit of the Sports Series
reduce drag resistance.
Located one mile above sea level, the lower air
density reduces drag and causes the ball to travel approximately 5 % farther than ballparks located at sea level.
Stylish, well - made flights at the end of these
darts reduce drag and help achieve top speed and accuracy.
TYR and Speedo have to be careful about the claims they make: They say the
suits reduce drag, and they hope buyers will take that to mean faster times.
But it turns out the unsteady flow over this more complex shape increased lift and
reduces drag much better than any previous manmade design.
Vortex generators operate on a basic aerodynamics principle — that if you reduce the separation of the airflow on the leeward side of an airfoil, you can enhance the lift and at the same
time reduce the drag.
Compared to a round cylinder, the daffodil
shape reduced drag by 18 and 23 percent, respectively, for laminar and turbulent flows.
The front's sharp
corners reduce drag, a massing volume on the side results in a substantial «shoulder,» and the wee lick of a rear spoiler lets the last draggy air detach after just 106.1 inches of engagement.
A pair of dive planes mounted to the sides of the nose cone make an effort to reduce lift, while the wing - section
wishbones reduce drag.