Fuel Efficient Cars - Shell Eco-marathon

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How is fuel economy maximized by design? What makes a fuel efficient car? There are many ways to increase the efficiency of a vehicle. This video will touch on vehicle mass, aerodynamics, drivetrain, wheels and brakes, and driving style as ways of improving fuel economy. The Shell Eco-marathon is a global competition where students design, build, and test vehicles with the goal of going the furthest distance using the least amount of energy. Shell Eco-marathon: http://www.shell.com/global/environment-society/ecomarathon.html SEM Americas to be held April 9-12 in Detroit: http://www.shell.com/global/environment-society/ecomarathon/events/americas.html Related Videos: Shell Eco-marathon Overview - http://youtu.be/CADL6Aucj68 Technical Inspection - http://youtu.be/WGOSlxc_07Q Louisiana Tech Interview - http://youtu.be/SARcG4uFUiM Universite Laval (2014 Winner) - http://youtu.be/E3Sepx2h_Tw Please feel free to rate, comment, and subscribe! And don't forget to check out my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/engineeringexplained Also check out my official website: Make suggestions, participate in forums, learn through logically ordered lessons, read FAQs, and plan your future! http://www.howdoesacarwork.com Now on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jasonfenske13 NEW VIDEO EVERY WEDNESDAY!

Published 2015-01-25 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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