I've been doing some thinking about electric cars and the

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Probably won't change drastically in overall design for aerodynamics. Has the drivetrain limited design in any way since transverse engines were introduced?

crash safety mandates are only going to get worse unfortunately, so heavier cars with bulkier pillars unless there's some huge materials science breakthrough.

whatever replaces LiION will probably make range not an issue so aerodynamics won't be really needed.

active pedestrian safety might become a thing? in which case bring back the almighty shark nose

>>16835004
Well, aero isn't just for efficiency. It's also for performance. So I wouldn't write it off. But you're right, we'll probably see some bulkier, less aerodynamic cars as a result (trucks, SUVs, etc).

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>>16834550

You mean like this? Stupid shit like having no grille or intakes is already happening.

>>16835742

>stupid shit

lol a car that doesn't need intakes or grills would be stupid if it did have them.

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>>16835742
Sounds like you would love the new Civic Type R anon.

>>16835804
He didn't say he want fake intakes

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>>16835776
>>16835804
They need to put SOMETHING there.

Without it it looks like a weird as fuck MODERN DESIGN piece of shit. I fully expect Tesla to add this little fake grille to the Model 3 before launch.

You have to ease people into the future, not bash their head in.

>>16835850
>>16835890
Kek.

I agree. "Fake" can and should be done tastefully when attempting to make everyone embrace all-electric vehicles. Tesla has pushed us farther than any other automaker, but they still have room for constructive criticism. This >>16835742 is not something I would buy based solely on aesthetics.

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>>16835890
>>16835742

I dont get tesla. they had a good design with the Model S, they had that fake grille filling in the design. and theyve instead opted to RETAIN the shape of the front, as if a grille was there, but just leave it blank.

really? they couldnt smooth that out and make it less jarring?

>>16835912
Bumper on the Model 3 is surely designed around pedestrian safety regulations, etc.

>>16835156
well, the unattractive aero is for efficiency
the aggressive aero is for downforce