With the ongoing transformation to electric mobility, aerodynamics are playing an increasingly important role in the automotive industry. As a general rule, a lower drag coefficient means a more efficient vehicle, which in turn means more range at a single charge of the battery. But aerodynamics are also important for performance vehicles – be they electric or combustion – and Ford proudly presents its new aerodynamic wind tunnel.
The so-called Rolling Road Wind Tunnel isn’t just a classic wind tunnel where large amounts of air are accelerated toward a vehicle. Ford’s new facility also features a vehicle-sized treadmill, which is capable of simulating wind and road surface speeds of up to 200 miles per hour. According to the automaker, this setup provides more accurate data for both wind drag and downforce compared to standard wind tunnels.
