DESIGN OF THE NEXUS SINGLE-PASSENGER COMMUTER VEHICLE

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EICHENDORF, R [1 ]
GERWING, D [1 ]
HERTZ, B [1 ]
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[1] UNIV SASKATCHEWAN,VEHICLE RES GRP,SASKATOON S7N 0W0,SASKATCHEWAN,CANADA
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ALUMINUM; DRAG COEFFICIENT; FUEL CONSUMPTION EFFICIENCY; MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY; NEXUS; PAYLOAD; POWERTRAIN; ROLLING RESISTANCE; SAFETY; TRANSPORT EFFICIENCY; WIND TUNNEL;
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TH [机械、仪表工业];
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0802 ;
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The single-occupant Nexus vehicle design represents a major step forward in the reduction of fuel requirements for safe, personal commuting. Passenger car safety standards applicable to enclosed three-wheeled vehicles are incorporated in this design sponsored by Transport Canada. Fuel efficiencies of 1.6 1/100 km are attainable with a conventional 250 cc powertrain, a low vehicle mass (40 kg), and the unique aerodynamic characteristics of the first Nexus prototype. Good acceleration, stable handling, and a top speed of 140 km/h proffer further optimization and widespread adaptation of Nexus-type vehicles by industry.
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