Tuesday, August 4, 2009

US vehicle fuel efficiency increased only 3 mpg in 80 years...

US vehicle fuel efficiency increased only 3 mpg in 80 years
At 25 mpg, an original 1913 Ford Model T would still give you better fuel economy that most vehicles on US roads today.

Guy Builds Engine That Runs On Mountain Dew
Inventor Paul Patone has created the GEET (Global Environmental Energy Technology) Fuel Processor. A mod that allows you to run your car on about 80% water. Or on soda pop.

NY Times: The Electric Nissan Leaf
Nissan took the wraps off its much-awaited electric car on Sunday, naming the hatchback the Leaf. Nissan and its French partner, Renault, have been aggressive proponents of pure electric vehicles with no emissions, announcing plans to mass-market the clean but expensive cars globally in 2012. The Leaf has a top speed of more than 76 miles an hour.

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