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?

Elixer · #4 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.

atlaw4u · #5 02-15-2008, 02:49 PM

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

Daox · #6 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 · #7 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.

koreberg · #8 02-19-2008, 05:28 PM

Wow 30second 0-300, that sounds like a lot of fun. I like the sound of 25mpg at 250mph.

@Right_Lane_Cruiser
The venture looks kind of like that dutch vehicle the carver or something like that. I would have no problem driving something like this on my commute. That EV version would be perfect for me.

Right Lane Cruiser · #9 02-21-2008, 08:29 AM

The VentureOne is in fact based on the Carver.

You can find some test footage and it is all in a Carver -- interesting concept and I too could see myself commuting in one of those.

B.L.E. · #10 03-01-2008, 07:07 PM

This thing is from Australia right? Does Australia use Imperial gallons? If so, then it only gets about 80 miles per USgal at 100 mph.