EV Dictionary: Aerodynamics
Browse Aerodynamics related electric vehicle terms and definitions.
3 terms
Aerodynamic Drag
Speed, wind, air density, Cd, and frontal area determine the aerodynamic drag acting on a vehicle.
Drag Area
Drag area (CdA) combines a vehicle's drag coefficient and frontal area into one aerodynamic measure.
Frontal Area
Vehicle width and height shape frontal area, which combines with Cd to determine aerodynamic load.