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Move over hybrids and electrics, the future is gasoline

by Shawn Schuster (Subscribe to Shawn Schuster's posts)
Sep 19th 2008 @ 7:06PM

Filed under: Cars and Transportation, Gadgets and Tech

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Just when you thought the future of fuel efficiency came from Japanese-engineered hybrids and electric cars, it turns out British auto maker Axon Automotive is sticking with good old petroleum. The company's founder, Steven Cousins, says that his company's new carbon-fiber car will weigh only 26 kilograms, reach a top speed of 85 miles per hour and still get an unprecedented 100 miles per gallon.

The car's eco-friendliness doesn't stop there. The interior of the car is made from recycled pin-stripe suits and blue jeans. Apparently the car has been shown off at green auto shows in the past, but many people didn't take the manufacturer seriously.

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9-19-2008 @ 10:31PM

David said...

Wow 100 mpg - not too shabby. The axon seems to be inspired by the same principles as the Volkswagen test car that got 285mpg: see article below

http://www.ibuyitgreen.com/green-articles/cars/worlds-most-fuel-effecient-car-285-mpg-not-a-hybrid

9-21-2008 @ 11:57AM

Andrew said...

I believe the car will weigh more than 26 kg (or 57 lbs). If you read the story you've linked to, it says the engine alone weighs 26 kg. Also I think it's 100 miles per Imperial gallon, not US gallon so the fuel economy will be less.

9-21-2008 @ 1:57PM

tomcat said...

You have to wonder whether any of this story is true. The entire car cannot weigh 26 kg, about 58 pounds. Heck, the tires alone probably weigh more than that.
So is it really 100 km per gallon instead of 100 mpg? Is the top speed really 85 mph or 85 km/h? Come on, Shawn, get your facts straight.

9-21-2008 @ 2:02PM

JustinOpinion said...

I'LL buy one! Of course that car would NEVER be manufactured in the USA! The oil big-wigs and their butt-buddies in Washington would NEVER allow it! Wake up America! Either take your country back or do like I'm planning...GET OUT WHILE YOU STILL CAN!

9-21-2008 @ 8:57PM

wil said...

How much will it cost?

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