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A good coefficient of drag is one of the most important characteristics of vehicle aerodynamics for achieving good fuel economy and allowing high-speed driving. A discussion of existing methods as the reference for a new methodology.
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Takagi, H. Real-Life Coefficient of Drag — a Simple Extraction Method. AutoTechnol 5, 52–56 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03246906
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03246906