At last count, 65 groups have entered vehicles of all shapes and sizes--and at different stages of development. The winning car must have gas mileage that exceeds 100 mpg (cars not powered by gasoline will have to meet its equivalent); meet strict emission standards; compete in two stage races; and be safe, affordable, and desirable. Competitors have signed a letter of intent to compete, not an official application.
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In contrast to the highly polished entries, Kinetic Vehicles from Oregon is using the body of an early '80s Toyota wagon to test its low-weight, low-drag diesel engine that will end up in a two-seater for the competition. The company, which specializes in components for homemade vehicles, has dubbed the wagon the Corrode Warrior.
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- Detroit is willing to run their stockholders ...
- completely into the dirt rather than sell a highmileage vehicle.
Did you know that Ford was paid millions to develope a F350 sized SUV that got 36 miles to the gallon? And yet they refuse to se... (Read the rest) - Posted by: JCitizen Posted on: 03/28/08 You are currently: Logged In | Log out
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| Looks like the Tango is the only one that is not.. JCitizen | 03/27/08 |
| RE: (Images: 100 miles per gallon or bust!) mlrodman@... | 03/27/08 |
| RE: (Images: 100 miles per gallon or bust!) David A. Pimentel | 03/27/08 |
  Detroit is willing to run their stockholders ... JCitizen | 03/28/08 |
| RE: (Images: 100 miles per gallon or bust!) zzloconutzz@... | 03/28/08 |
| RE: (Images: 100 miles per gallon or bust!) frogcatcher | 03/28/08 |
 Yeah, I know it; but it ain't quite available ... JCitizen | 03/28/08 |
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