resistance force 썸네일형 리스트형 To Save Fuel To Save Fuel If we choose a vehicle, performance factors such as power, torque, maximum speed, etc are important factors to be considered for decision making, but maintenance and operation cost of the vehicle is also very important factor in view point of TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). For maintenance we need to consider consumables such as, engine oil, tire, air-cleaner filter, spark plug and s.. 더보기 Vehicle Performance (2) Vehicle Performance (2) Gradient Resistance This resistance force is originated from the gravity. If the road is up-hilled shape then we need stronger traction than plane road. If we can describe this resistance as an simple equation, it will be like below. G-Resistance » Weight x sine (Road Gradient) Rolling Resistance This resistance comes from the contacting surface between tire and road. Whe.. 더보기 Vehicle Performance (1) Vehicle Performance (1) When I was a very young boy, I liked to watch vehicles on the road, specific interest was given to the speed limit of the vehicle which was written on the right most side of the speedometer. The young boy thought that the number of the speedometer expressed the real maximum speed of the vehicle, which was not true (I have realized after joining a automotive manufacturing .. 더보기 이전 1 다음