239 MPG Car

Kozmik writes "VW/Audi has a history of being a leader in creating super fuel efficient vehicles. They currently sell the most fuel efficient car in the world, 3L Lupo and the Audi A2, and the most fuel efficient station wagon (Jetta TDI Wagon). Now VW is experimenting with something along the lines of the Honda Insight ( a 2 person vehicle ). The 1L VW concept car can achieve .89L/100kms or 239MPG. With Biodiesel and Ultra low sulfur diesel becoming available, hopefully more of these vehicles will come to North America. These fuels are already available in Europe and combined with the new catalyst technology they use, these new engines produce very low emissions." It's nice to talk about alternative fuels, but I have yet to see a gas station selling one of them.

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Ask and yea shal recieve..

[marcushnk]

don't think its a coincidence that this was posted immediately after "Ask Slashdot: What Makes Great Science Fiction?"

Its allllll one big conspiracy..

Population control device

[tinrobot]

The backseat only holds one person. If this car becomes the norm, will the human race ever conceive children again?

Re:Population control device

[Jerf]

Actually, it turns the car into a sure-fire population growth device.

Everyone knows the best way to have another kid is to give away all the baby stuff to somebody else. (I have a part of my family that has done this at least twice.) Similarly, by buying a vehicle with no space for a kid, one is ensuring that they will have a kid.

That's why my wife and I bought a used minivan last time we went car shopping. Since we have plenty of space for kids, we figure Mother Nature will pick on somebody less prepared. Should we ever decide to conceive, we'll have to pick up some two-seater convertable and sell one of our larger vehicles.

Not to nitpick, but...

[xcomputer_man]

This is seriously old news. I immediately knew I had seen this before, but I just can't remember exactly where I found the link. Anyways, if you check that page, you'll realize that it was last edited in April.

That said, this is seriously awesome technology. Except that it looks so fragile ... I worry it might tip over if I lean against it! How fast does that thing go, 32 mph?

Re:Picture in the article

[richie2000]

So why are the lights off then?

Dr. Ferdinand Piech, Chairman of the VW Board of Management and test driver for a day, probably forgot to turn them on, since he is used to being driven around by a designated driver in a VW Phaeton. Or, he just couldn't reach the switch after the techs poured him into the car.

Why 239 mpg?

[Anonymous Coward]

Why 239 mpg cars when there are 239 mph cars?! Check out Koenigsegg CC!!!

Depends where you look

[flacco]

It's nice to talk about alternative fuels, but I have yet to see a gas station selling one of them.

The guy behind the counter at the local Sunoco sells crystal meth, does that count?

Re:Picture in the article

[telstar]

Not to mention that huge line of traffic behind the thing. Get out the way!

Wow that car looks awesome

[Anonymous Coward]

Good thing the car goes 75 km/h, since you're going to need it to outrun the hordes of laughing children yelling "Fag!" as you drive by.

Moderators on crack! Who modded you up?

[AnonymousCowheard]

Chunky White,

You are a complete idiot.

Based on your statements, semi-trucks are so fragile they can't pull a load up a hill! Where
do you get this information or are you just a Volks PR representative out to spread FUD about
American cars? Mr. White, you may ask me anything about SUV safety. :-) I am here for
you. I've been in many accidents and the only serious injuries I've absorbed is head and body
trauma from rolling ontop of that other idiot family of five and they were lucky enough that my
SUV was so well built that their car wasn't smooshed. After the accident, I forgave them of
their sins, scolded them to repent and to buy American, and I was so kind to let them wheel
me down to the local park and feed me apple-sauce. Maybe if they're really nice, I'll let their
son and daughter draw a murial of "ForD Tough" on my full-body cast. You would think you
weak Europeans would learn to design a better (upholstered) passenger car with nice
Firestone Tires, but NOOOOOOO! You gotta... I must go, nice talking with you, the nurse is
holding a catheter and a bed pan for me...