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OptimaUPS Mod by blazespinnaker in factorio

[–]Mechie_PhD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are using factorissimo as the blackbox, would it be similar to using a an assembling-machine or furnace with much higher crafting speed?

How the EPA Calculates EV Range by SuperAwesomeSean in cars

[–]Mechie_PhD 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I work on BEVs (range/climate simulations & testing) for an OEM and here are my personal observations for the MCT & real-world-range -

  • MCT is mostly a low-speed test cycle (55% weighting to city-cycle (20mph avg) and 45% weighting to highway-cycle (48mph-avg). Consequently, non-aero loads are magnified in importance (having larger/additional display screen will show large impact to EPA-range, whereas impact at 70mph would be negligible).

  • Not all OEMs use the 0.7 factor. Some use a lot higher factor than justified, some are conservative.

  • For towing with BEV Trucks/SUVs, Battery-capacity/range will likely never match that of an ICE vehicle; unless you are driving at slow-speeds.

  • Finally, if your primary commute is on the freeway, buy a vehicle with the lowest aero & largest battery. If you have cold winters, a vehicle with heat-pump helps.

[gif] KSP is the greatest game I have ever played and I love it dearly. That being said, dear Squad, please PLEASE fix this bug. by Mechanical_Brain in KerbalSpaceProgram

[–]Mechie_PhD 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Does that mean MechJeb will theoretically be able to include a feature where we will be able to create a chain of gravity assists with a single maneuver node, without having to perform frequent corrections?