You got a fast car: Reducing vehicle drag with active flow control

Anashe Bandari

doi:10.1063/10.0043364

April 1, 2026Scilight

You got a fast car: Reducing vehicle drag with active flow control

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The research aims to explore how momentum injection can enhance car aerodynamics while considering energy expenses.
Examined airflow around a car using active flow control techniques.
Measured the aerodynamic performance related to vehicle drag.
Analyzed the energy costs associated with momentum injection.
Demonstrated that injecting momentum into airflow improves aerodynamics.
Identified an optimal balance between energy costs and drag reduction.

Implication

Researchers improve vehicle aerodynamics and reduce drag by balancing energy costs with aerodynamic benefits.

Abstract

Injecting momentum into the airflow around a car can improve the vehicle’s aerodynamics; researchers determined the best way to balance the energy cost of this method with its aerodynamic benefits.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69cf5c925a333a821460a273 https://doi.org/10.1063/10.0043364

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