The Most Efficient Car Ever Created? Mercedes EQXX

Many have asked about Aptera Motors, a car that's seeking maximum efficiency and using solar for added range (this EQXX also has solar, though only good for about ~2kWh per day, or about 25 km). I have a video on the Aptera solar math, seeing if it checks out! Here's the link: https://youtu.be/7L1_zvqg73Q

There is nobody with more charisma than an engineer explaining something complex in clear and concise detail. Guys like you should be out front more often; the world would run a lot better.

Props to MB for optimising at normal driving speeds and not going for the easy result at 25kph, for avoiding extremes of design, and for keeping it a sensible size for a car. That's some good design spec right there!

Just love the speedtail look, just part of what makes it so economical, beautifully impressive

I can not be the only one who would love to see the wheels covered for even more efficiency.

What I find remarkable is that it actually looks like a nice car despite all the science. Apart from the skinny tires.

One of the finest, most comprehensive presentations I have ever seen. You are setting the standard for all others.

That powertrain efficiency is extremely impressive.

I think that is really smart to optimize for highway, since the only time an ev’s range typically matters is on roadtrips

But, and I am a bit surprised that you didn't answer this, how many F/KM does it take the penguin to move at highway speeds? (fish per kilometer).

Love your whiteboard videos. It's always so educational and it's wonderful having sourced and cited hard numbers to understand the industry and which manufacturers are telling the truth.

5:55 Rear wheel covers are cool and classy! CLASSY!

Radical thought, I am pro covering the wheels on future productions cars. I don't care if does not look as cool, I like nice alloys sure but I also like my wallet. I would rather compromise on little things like that than have to make great sacrifices in other areas honestly like internal cabin volume to maintain a profile. Dude by the way you are by far one the most informative engineering channels going. your targeted approach to the subject and the way you break down fundamentals for demonstration purposes to make your point is a godsend honestly. Like iv used a lot of your work over the last few years as a baseline reference for research and projects and yeah you have saved me many headaches so thankyou.

I actually like partially covered rear wheels. I think it looks futuristic and I'm all about the efficiency it provides.

I'm impressed by the project and I love the adjusting diffuser. I have the feeling that they've done a lot to the underside of the car.

I love the penguin comparison, it really puts into perspective how impressive cars are becoming in the effeciency aspect! I personally think the front of the EQS and the rear of the EQAA would be a fantastic looking mix!

Another great video! Especially highlighting that future gains are minimal. This is a key teaching in engineering optimization and not always obvious to outsiders.

Covered back wheels look great, just check your classic Citroëns: the DS, SM and CX (named after the French term for Cd). Mercedes just were afraid people would say their car looks like a Citroën again after a lot of people noticed how much the EQS looks likes the Citroën C6. I also remember the EQXX having experimental shock absorbers for extra efficiency? I am curious if the Lightyear Zero and Aptera can get close to the EQXX.

I think wheel covers would actually suit it pretty well!

The drag coefficient of the penguin being brought up made me laugh and every time it was mentioned afterwards just made me laugh harder! Love the small things like this haha