Gas/Electric Hybrids, Air Cars in the News

hackshack writes "eCycle is developing a hybrid diesel / electric motorcycle designed to get 180 miles per gallon. The small diesel engine kicks in at speeds over 12mph, and the electric motor handles acceleration. Target retail price is $5,500. They've got a beta test program going as well. Now I can laugh at all those "gas-guzzling" Insight drivers as I zoom by!" Reader clen writes in about the Toyota Prius doing well in a road rally, and fishdan sent in a note about a pure-electric concept car called the Tango. And the air-powered car is getting a little more media attention, too.

Comments

Re:that's great for Science Fiction

[josh crawley]

Yeah, and I'm waiting for the anally-powered car. Yuou hook up all users to the engine and feed beans till arrived at destination.

Then again, you COULD SHUT THE FUCK UP, DUMBASS.

Re:I strongly recommend the Civic Hybrid

[evilviper]

I'm not too impressed...

You have a dinky little lightweight car, complex as hell, practically unservicable, and you get 50 MPG. Meanwhile, my pickup is getting 35MPG, and without a doubt has a lot more power and towing capability than your car. Not to mention, unlike cars today, my truck is made of actual METAL (not plastic), is much larger than your car, and can tow 3/4 ton.

Call me crazy, but it doesn't sound like your MPG is very impressive. Considering the difference in weight, power, and technology, I would certainly expect far better gas mileage from your car.

Am I the only one who thinks vehicle manufacturers are intentionally holding back, to delay or even attempt to stop EPA vehicle guidlines?