MIT's stackable concept car

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Todd Ross @ Dec 30th 2005 10:50AM

There are probably energy efficiencies using this stackable method.

The back cars will draft the front cars. This lessens the overall wind resistance of the "car train." (I'm not clear on whether they can drive in a stacked configuration or not.)

All cars can power their wheels. This reduces each car's power consumption allowing them to each require a shorter recharge time. While this isn't an energy gain, it is a time gain, especially as these are being envisioned for dense areas and would probably see a high turnover rate. The quicker that you can charge them, the quicker you can rent them out again.

I think this is a wonderful concept.

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