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[[image:Felix-car.jpg|thumb| Prius Plug-In, 100+ MPG]] | [[image:Felix-car.jpg|thumb|right|Prius Plug-In, 100+ MPG]] | ||
* Working prototype: 100 MPG+[[Plug-in]] [[Toyota Prius]] | * Working prototype: 100 MPG+[[Plug-in]] [[Toyota Prius]] | ||
** Aftermarket company for Prius Plug-in [http://www.edrivesystems.com/] | ** Aftermarket company for Prius Plug-in [http://www.edrivesystems.com/] | ||
** CalCars Project[http://www.calcars.org/] | ** CalCars Project[http://www.calcars.org/] | ||
** Both Toyota's Prius and Honda's Insight are rated in Japan at 40km/l or 95.6 miles/gallon by the equivalent of EPA ratings. | |||
** The next generation of the Prius with improved electronics is already earning 40km/l in normal driving | |||
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* Aptera Concept car: 330 MPG[http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/01/how_to_make_awe.php] | * Aptera Concept car: 330 MPG[http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/01/how_to_make_awe.php] | ||
[[image:Aptera.jpg|thumb| Aptera, Plans for 330 MPG]] | Note: Concept car, not yet built. | ||
[[image:Aptera.jpg|thumb|right|Aptera, Plans for 330 MPG]] | |||
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* The Pac-Car is the world record holder for [[fuel efficiency]], now standing at 5,134 kilometres per litre of petrol. This converts to roughly '''14,502 MPG'''!!! | * The Pac-Car is the world record holder for [[fuel efficiency]], now standing at 5,134 kilometres per litre of petrol. This converts to roughly '''14,502 MPG'''!!! | ||
[[Image:pac-car.jpg| | [[Image:pac-car.jpg|thumb|right|'''PAC-Car II''' with a whopping 14,502 MPG]] | ||
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* Science competition:<strong>3,145 MPG:</strong> The winner of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Supermileage Competition achieved an astonishing 3,145 miles per gallon. [http://www.physorg.com/news70040977.html] | * Science competition:<strong>3,145 MPG:</strong> The winner of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Supermileage Competition achieved an astonishing 3,145 miles per gallon. [http://www.physorg.com/news70040977.html] | ||
[[image:Supermileage_ubc.jpg|thumb|right|250px|(SAE) Supermileage Competition Winner]] | |||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Hybrid Cars]] | |||
*[[Fuel Efficiency]] | |||
*[[Pac-Car]] | |||
[[Category:Fuel Efficiency]] | [[Category:Fuel Efficiency]] | ||
[[Category:Hybrid Cars]] | [[Category:Hybrid Cars]] |
Latest revision as of 07:21, 16 July 2008
- Working prototype: 100 MPG+Plug-in Toyota Prius
- Aptera Concept car: 330 MPG[3]
Note: Concept car, not yet built.
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- The Pac-Car is the world record holder for fuel efficiency, now standing at 5,134 kilometres per litre of petrol. This converts to roughly 14,502 MPG!!!
- Science competition:3,145 MPG: The winner of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Supermileage Competition achieved an astonishing 3,145 miles per gallon. [4]