The 100MPG Naro Car On Display
by Justin Thomas, Virginia on 03.29.07
The Naro Car is a slim vehicle that operates a bit like a motorcycle, with a banking action to prevent it from tipping over. The car is designed for city use as a personal commuter, a taxi or a delivery vehicle. It is intended to return over 100 miles per gallon from a 4-valve gasoline engine (too bad it's not an electric vehicle). The Naro will be on display next week at the AFVI (Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute) show in Anaheim, California.
The Naro was built in Wales by The Narrow Car Company. The company hopes to start production by 2008. It predicts 1,500 vehicles will be produced each year and will be sold for about £5,200 each.
Via: Envautomental
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Nice design. Has potential, however gas is passe.
How does a vehicle using petrol end up at an Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute show??
Hmmmm....still seems pretty popular round my way.
Maybe you're right - they do seem to be burning it like it's going out of fashion!
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Airline passengers will literally glide into Auckland International Airport in an effort to save fuel and reduce air pollution.
Large commercial airliners will set their aircraft engines at idle at the top of their descent and glide into the airport, according to an NZPA report.
Airways New Zealand has been working with Air New Zealand and Qantas to trial the measure, which is expected to significantly reducing fuel burn and emissions.
The trial would target Air New Zealand and Qantas 747 Jumbo jets which typically arrived when other traffic was light, meaning minimum disruption to other aircraft.
Airways New Zealand told NZPA it was a safe procedure, with flights spaced to allow a glide descent and other aircraft to be kept clear of the trial flight paths.
The trial will establish the level of fuel burn for an arriving flight and gauge the potential fuel savings and associated emission reductions.
So what about a real car already sold able to do 100MPG with 4 passengers ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Lupo
Get a grip.....we are not there yet with a car that can run off moon dust. This car is a real breakthrough if they ever build it. It also seems to take up half a lane in traffic because of its width neerly doubling the amount of traffic you can fit on a road. If you need to transport 4 people I am guessing they could attach a removable rear section that you would otherwise store in your garage.