He would have easily won the Automotive X-Prize, but as the conditions for the contest were slanted towards electrics he ended up having to withdraw. Sad day that was when I learned what happened!
I would rather eat my hair than drive around in that thing. I mean it's a cool idea and an amazing achievement, but at what cost? I dunno, I just don't like it, but it's just me.
Uh, I had a 1997-3 cylinder Geo- Metro, 5pd........a great little commuter car. If I drove carefully I could get 60 mpg, and this is without many of the newer fuel saving technologies (variable valve timing, auto shutdown at stop, ultra lean burn mode, gas direct injection to name a few). I could see a little car like the Geo getting close to 100 mpg with some reworking of the systems. Problem is that little car would cost 20 grand, would it even sell? maybe if gas goes to 5 bucks a gallon.
If you recall - they updated the moteur from a Smartcar 600CC diesel - of course they would take the gearbox mated to this engine as it makes engineering easier - this is more about weight and drag lessons - with current mechanics high mileage can be achieved - cool to see - the 80's was a groovy time - give it time - am sure the next version headlamps will be integrated into nose or fender wings covered in plexi like the tail lamps
this looks like that car that thi bitch was promoting back in the 80's.. she told every one it could get 100mpg plus then took all their money and dissappeared
He would have easily won the Automotive X-Prize, but as the conditions for the contest were slanted towards electrics he ended up having to withdraw. Sad day that was when I learned what happened!
pheenix42 6 months ago
I would rather eat my hair than drive around in that thing. I mean it's a cool idea and an amazing achievement, but at what cost? I dunno, I just don't like it, but it's just me.
Ottoplemeniti 1 year ago
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Uh, I had a 1997-3 cylinder Geo- Metro, 5pd........a great little commuter car. If I drove carefully I could get 60 mpg, and this is without many of the newer fuel saving technologies (variable valve timing, auto shutdown at stop, ultra lean burn mode, gas direct injection to name a few). I could see a little car like the Geo getting close to 100 mpg with some reworking of the systems. Problem is that little car would cost 20 grand, would it even sell? maybe if gas goes to 5 bucks a gallon.
tickyul 1 year ago
If you recall - they updated the moteur from a Smartcar 600CC diesel - of course they would take the gearbox mated to this engine as it makes engineering easier - this is more about weight and drag lessons - with current mechanics high mileage can be achieved - cool to see - the 80's was a groovy time - give it time - am sure the next version headlamps will be integrated into nose or fender wings covered in plexi like the tail lamps
palnetX 1 year ago
like.
imaxami 1 year ago
If your making a car to get the best MPG why have a heavy and inefficient automatic gearbox??
j1mm3h555666 2 years ago 4
@j1mm3h555666 good point, how stupid.
mlehman 1 year ago
i agree with gwengoadlso
oilrigpilot 2 years ago
This is one of the better promotions Dori has made, other than promoting STRIP CLUBS, and OBAMA BASHING!
Way to go, Ron!
BObama2008 2 years ago
this looks like that car that thi bitch was promoting back in the 80's.. she told every one it could get 100mpg plus then took all their money and dissappeared
JozeyHall 2 years ago
@JozeyHall Don't you mean the Dale car? It was part of a segment on Unsolved Mysteries.
GaunletofDestruction 1 year ago
that car didn't make it
thegreatkoua 2 years ago
6:06, what´s that dark spot under the car? losing some oil?
Nudelsalatbomber 2 years ago
I love the new station 97.3 KIRO FM.
I like to listen to dori monson, and the ron and don show. This car is nice but i don't think it's somthing i would enjoy all the time.
40defence 2 years ago
i remember dori monson, a zionist jew, posing the question of whether to deny muslims jobs based on their religion.
swamimans 3 years ago
Don't give GM Ford and Chrysler a fucking penny unless they build a car like this!
gwengoadalso 3 years ago
It's not up to them. They have a leash on their necks too.
lazzer408 2 years ago
With Dori in it, it gets just 10 mpg.
victrolux 3 years ago