100mpg @ 100mph

Chuck · #1 02-15-2008, 08:06 AM

Short article in Australian publication

shifty35 · #2 02-15-2008, 09:57 AM

It's like a jet fighter cockpit with wheels.

featherfoot · #3 02-15-2008, 11:34 AM

and why does the planet need this thing?

ChenZhen · #4 05-24-2008, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tab

and why does the planet need this thing?

I'm sort of imagining one of those future worlds where everyone has one of these things and it's all computer controlled on special roads/tracks. I'd get to work in about 5 minutes. It really won't be for getting groceries. Well, maybe you'd have one programmed to bring the groceries to you.

Elixer · #5 02-15-2008, 02:21 PM

Looks about like the "car" I've been developing in my head, except with about 700 more horsepower. Combine low weight, small tires and incredible aerodynamics.

Take this thing, put a 50hp (or even less) engine in it, use some cheaper materials/design, mass produce it and price it less than $20,000. You'll have yourself a vehicle that can get 100mpg and can still carry two people, or one person and some stuff.

I like the idea of still being able to drive fast and get good FE. The biggest thing that annoys me about hypermiling is turning those 3 hour trips into 4 hours. If I could cruise the interstate at 83 miles an hour while getting 100+mpg I'd be in heaven.

basjoos · #6 03-01-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Elixer

I like the idea of still being able to drive fast and get good FE. The biggest thing that annoys me about hypermiling is turning those 3 hour trips into 4 hours. If I could cruise the interstate at 83 miles an hour while getting 100+mpg I'd be in heaven.

You just have to get (or make) a car with a very low Cd and tall gearing to get good FE at normal highway speeds. The way my low Cd, non-hybrid car is currently configured, I have no problem getting 80mpg on a reasonably flat interstate at 65mph. And I've considered putting a used Golf diesel in my car when my current engine wears out, which should be good for over 100mpg at those speeds.

JusBringIt · #7 03-04-2008, 05:14 AM

I really am tired of concepts that dont make it to the road, or turn out to be something like the aforementioned. 3 million...that is absolutely ridiculous....absolutely...ridiculous....i thought the idea of getting better mileage was to keep more money in your pocket.

atlaw4u · #8 02-15-2008, 02:49 PM

I would rather drive my Insight at 35 miles per hour for 100mpg.

Daox · #9 02-15-2008, 03:32 PM

I could live with a few less HP and tons more mpg. The thing does look cool though.

Right Lane Cruiser · #10 02-19-2008, 01:38 PM

Have you guys seen the VentureOne? If not, check out http://flytheroad.com

When I saw the thread title I though this was the the article subject --you'll see why if you visit the site.

I've been keeping an eye on the news from that company and though it is a very interesting concept I've not seen anything substantial coming from them -- the forum posters over there have been quite frustrated with that.

Along with the Aptera, I think it is one of the most interesting concepts out there.