Why didn’t anybody think of putting a boat tail on a car before? Darin Cosgrove has, and his 1998 Pontiac Firefly, known as a Geo Metro in the states, now gets an astounding 64 mpg.
Cosgrove built the tail out of cardboard, aluminum, and duct tape. The result is ugly but impressive. Along with the other additions Cosgrove made, the car now gets 15% better fuel economy. The boat tail is a kick ass DIY project with awesome results.
Aerodynamic Auto Aids
Darin Cosgrove's ‘Boat Tail' Mod Boosts Fuel Economy
Trend Themes
1. Aerodynamic Auto Aids - The trend towards designing and creating aerodynamic enhancements for cars offers opportunities for new types of materials, manufacturing methods, and design principles that could boost fuel efficiency and performance.
2. DIY Vehicle Modifications - The trend towards DIY vehicle modifications, such as attaching a boat tail to a car, has opened up opportunities for innovative new designs and materials that consumers can use to improve performance and fuel economy.
3. Fuel Efficiency Improvement - The trend towards improving fuel efficiency in vehicles through innovative design, modified aerodynamics, and alternative fuel sources presents opportunities for companies to create and market new products that meet consumer demands for cost savings on gasoline and environmental consciousness.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Manufacturing - The automotive industry has an opportunity to design and manufacture vehicles with better aerodynamics, fuel efficiency, and performance in order to meet consumer demands for cost savings on gasoline and environmental consciousness.
2. Aftermarket Auto Parts - The aftermarket auto parts industry has an opportunity to create and market aerodynamic enhancements that can be added to existing vehicles in order to improve fuel efficiency and performance, and meet consumer demand for cost savings on gasoline.
3. Vehicle DIY and Modding - The growing trend towards vehicle DIY and modding presents opportunities for companies to develop and market materials, tools, and innovative designs that enable consumers to improve the performance and fuel economy of their vehicles using affordable and accessible materials.