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**mikeydesignzinc** · 05-18-2011, 05:42 PM

Perhaps this directive is the result of a "green" concern.
Remember this quote from the Australian GP:
Renault blown floor uses 10% more fuel

This means that approximately 10% of the fuel consumed by Red Bull and Renault is spent sticking the car to the ground rather than propelling it, something that doesn't appear environmentally conscious.

I suspect you're right that part of the motivation is wanting to appear more "green". But it is nothing more than appearance - in terms of burning fuel to generate downforce, the EBD is small beer compared to the fact that they're driving round in cars with a Cd of 0.9.

05-18-2011, 05:42 PM	#15
mikeydesignzinc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	Perhaps this directive is the result of a "green" concern. Remember this quote from the Australian GP: Renault blown floor uses 10% more fuel This means that approximately 10% of the fuel consumed by Red Bull and Renault is spent sticking the car to the ground rather than propelling it, something that doesn't appear environmentally conscious. I suspect you're right that part of the motivation is wanting to appear more "green". But it is nothing more than appearance - in terms of burning fuel to generate downforce, the EBD is small beer compared to the fact that they're driving round in cars with a Cd of 0.9.
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