Re: Because of physics.

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Posted by CSCameron [75.171.81.26] on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 11:13:09 :

In Reply to: Because of physics. posted by Eric B. [99.100.188.129] on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 10:56:48 :

Fuel economy is the prime driver. Hence the wedge shape of all cars.

Now, if a different fuel/engine combo comes along that eliminates or significantly diminishes "fuel economy" from the equation, then designers will be free to design again.

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Not quite - Sherman in Idaho 12:39:29 11/22/2014

Re: Not quite - KenW 13:04:31 11/22/2014
And you see that shape in solar race cars - Eric B. 13:00:01 11/22/2014
- Yep. - Sherman in Idaho 14:52:18 11/22/2014
  - I can't imagine parking a Dymaxion - Eric B. 15:49:02 11/22/2014
    - Best ideas - Sherman in Idaho 16:29:06 11/22/2014

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