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Popular Mechanics puts Fastskinz MPG-Plus to the test
Earlier this year, we wondered out loud if it was really possible to achieve drastically improved fuel economy figures through the use of a dimpled vinyl automotive wrap. The premise is pretty simple: just as golf balls and recent high-tech sporting outerwear feature an uneven surface to cut down on wind resistance, a similar pattern could be applied to the outer skin of an automobile to achieve greater aerodynamic efficiency. A company called Fastskinz believes it can increase overall vehicle fuel mileage by up to 20% with its decidedly ... Read more →
Dimpled vinyl wrap more efficient than paint? Jeremy Korzeniewski
Know why golf balls sport their dimpled finish? That uneven surface cuts wind resistance, allowing the little objects to fly further through the air. Similar technology has more recently been applied ...
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Popular Mechanics puts Fastskinz MPG-Plus to the test 6 months ago on Autoblog Green
Earlier this year, we wondered out loud if it was really possible to achieve drastically improved fuel economy figures through the use of a dimpled vinyl automotive wrap. The premise is pretty simple: just as golf balls and recent high-tech sporting outerwear feature an uneven surface to cut ...
Dimpled vinyl wrap more efficient than paint? 9 months ago on Autoblog Green
Know why golf balls sport their dimpled finish? That uneven surface cuts wind resistance, allowing the little objects to fly further through the air. Similar technology has more recently been applied to athletic garments like the oufits worn by Olympic swimmers and cyclists. Could the same ...
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