sci.energy

"Damon Hill" wrote in message
news:Xns99B27572BA660damon161attbicom@ ...
>
> > How long are we going to survive on the Model T design?
>
> Improving truck aerodynamics is going to take more than just
> a nose job. The entire vehicle needs to be considered, and
> the truck manufacturers have been making changes; they're aware
> of the demand for milage improvements.
>
> IF (big if!) an adiabatic engine design was practical, the radiator
> could virtually be eliminated and the engine's greatly improved
> thermodynamic efficiency would easily beat any possible improvements
> in aerodynamics.
>
> Think thermodynamics, not aerodynamics.
>
> --Damon

What is an adiabatic engine?