The auto industry is making a major move to smaller gas engines and electric vehicles, but changes in how cars are powered alone won't be enough. Our vehicles will need to become more efficient in ...

SUVs are getting smoother, lower-drag shapes as EVs, hybrids, and emissions rules push efficiency. From underbody panels to ...

In nature, the most aerodynamic shape is that of a drop of water, which has a coefficient of drag (Cd) of 0.05. Unfortunately, this is not a practical shape for a vehicle. An object's Cd, or how much ...

One area that can significantly enhance EV performance is aerodynamic optimization. Electric vehicles (EVs) are more popular than ever before, thanks to an increase in the variety of models available ...

As emissions standards get tougher, manufacturers are being forced to think outside the box in the quest for better fuel economy. One of the obvious areas to focus on is aerodynamics, where small ...

AAs surprising as it may seem, this is a typical road load power required relationship to vehicle speed. As rolling resistance and aerodynamic loading increase, so does the amount of power required to ...

NEW ORLEANS — Volvo Trucks North America in the first public showcase of its redesigned Volvo VNL tractor outlined the aerodynamic improvements that the new truck offers over its predecessor. “You ...

At the top end of a sport like cycling, every tiny advantage can make all the difference, whether it’s saving a gram on an ultralight bottle cage or tweaking a pedal stroke for that little bit more ...