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No it isn't! Racing has always been the source of innovation in automotive- safety harness for example.. ABS, etc Its exactly the fact that racing became "abou
by spacecadet 13y ago
No it isn't! Racing has always been the source of innovation in automotive- safety harness for example.. ABS, etc
Its exactly the fact that racing became "about best car + drive" that innovation slumped and we still drive cars that are pretty much no different than when Fuel Injection was introduced in the 70's!
I welcome these challenges.
I have been slowly developing my own diesel/electric hybrid using similar technology, it makes more sense than full electric at this point in time. Hub motors are very inexpensive and modern diesels running on waste bio can last upwards of 1,000,000 miles. Thanks to Audi and their endurance Diesel R8 racecar... They challenged themselves under no regulation and it helped prove a technology.
- Spearchucker 13y agoRespectfully disagree. Your post suggests that motor industry innovation is driven (pardon the pun) by F1. Some of it is, but typically for super cars. Certainly not all of it, or even most of it. Besides, constraining the car specs in and of itself stifles innovation. How much F1 tech is there in Tesla, for example?
- gdrulia 13y agoI know very little about Tesla, but quick search tells that its made from carbon fiber, probably has a tyres yes? Tyres very much evolved because of formula 1. Carbon fiber and a few more. No need to underestimate development in F1, especially when manufacturers itself are involved. Prove of that is that Honda announced coming back to F1 as an engine manufacturer straight after new rules was confirmed. Link gives more details about some F1 innovations in the road cars. http://www.gocompare.com/covered/2013/03/eight-driving-innovations-which-came-from-f1/ http://www.gocompare.com/covered/2013/03/eight-driving-innov...