The worlds most fuel efficient car

Ray,IN · 05-18-2011, 05:49 PM

The worlds most fuel efficient car
gets 285 MPG! It is not a projection, it is a fact. I am a fan of new technology, and this is a reality. I might buy a toy hauler 5er and use one of these to drive locally.

lllkrob · 05-18-2011, 06:31 PM

This looks like a very nice engineering exercise but that's about it. I would suspect the optimum speed to be around 28 MPH and take 3 minutes to get it going that fast. Where do the groceries go when you and the wife make a trip to the store? Those molded carbon fiber seats look real comfy. And I'm sure it will get 285 MPG in all types of real world driving conditions. And I would estimate a MSRP of around $ 55,000.00 +

Like I said, a nice engineering exercise, but the devil is in the details.

TXiceman · 05-18-2011, 06:47 PM

Here is a real world car that COULD be produced...
Fuel Economy over 100 miles per gallon - Avion

Ken

mga60tw · 05-18-2011, 07:15 PM

I want a Class A that gets 40 mpg. Does anyone have one?

scenic route · 05-18-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mga60tw

I want a Class A that gets 40 mpg. Does anyone have one?

No, but I have a Jeep that from Melbourne, FL. to Jamestown, ND. only used less than 10 gallons of unleaded in 2,288 miles...'Squeaky' used a little more than that.

Bob

donald.bradl · 05-19-2011, 02:39 AM

that looks like a good news. Have to drive it to really experience it!!!

HD4Mark · 05-19-2011, 04:42 AM

Some of the prototype cars we see sure are cool. Never see one on the highway though.

How about one of these that are actually available and we made it!

2011 Chevy Volt | Electric Car | Chevrolet

Can be towed on a dolly.

Quote:

Dinghy Towing
Notice: If the vehicle is towed
with all four wheels on the
ground, the drive unit could be
damaged. Repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not tow the vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground.
The vehicle was not designed to
be towed with all four wheels on
the ground. If the vehicle must
be towed, a dolly should be used.
See “Dolly Towing” that follows for
more information.

Dolly Towing from the Front
The vehicle can be towed from
the front using a dolly. To tow the
vehicle using a dolly, follow these
steps:
1. Attach the dolly to the tow
vehicle following the dolly
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto
the dolly.
3. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
4. Set the parking brake and
remove the key.
5. Clamp the steering wheel in a
straight-ahead position with a
clamping device designed for
towing.
6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Check for adequate rear fascia
to ground clearance.

RVThere · 05-19-2011, 04:51 AM

My son has the Chevy Volt since early March. He is averaging 113 mpg.

HD4Mark · 05-19-2011, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RVThere

My son has the Chevy Volt since early March. He is averaging 113 mpg.

Outstanding Tom,
Any problems with cold weather driving? I see the gas engine starts in cold weather for heat and air conditioning for hot days. I wondered how they handled that.

How long before you stop making an obscene gesture as you pass gas stations

RVThere · 05-20-2011, 04:57 AM

For the Volt, he kept it in a garage so the only cold weather change was the battery capacity was about 30 miles instead of 40 miles.

Even with the engine on for AC and heat, he has used only 18.7 gallons of gas since early March.

wa8yxm · 05-20-2011, 06:28 AM

To the best of my knowledge (And I follow this kind of news) the Automotive X-Prize, which is for a car that gets 100 or more MPG, has yet to be awarded.

So bear that in mind when you read claims of tripple digit MPG.

The Aero-space X-Prize, for a reusable space ship that met specified conditions including the amount of the ship that could be re-cycled.. HAS been paid... You can hear an archive of the play by play of the 2nd trip if you google "The Space Show" or "Dr. Space"... Listen closely and you will hear a reference to me in the recording.