Comments on: 94 Miles Per Gallon? http://blog.outdoorzy.com/2007/04/23/94-miles-per-gallon/ The blog for Outdoorzy.com! Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:19:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: wkumtrider http://blog.outdoorzy.com/2007/04/23/94-miles-per-gallon/#comment-7628 wkumtrider Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:56:39 +0000 http://blog.outdoorzy.com/2007/04/23/94-miles-per-gallon/#comment-7628 How about a car powered by air? It was on a Discovery show talking about altenative fuels. A guy made a car that ran off compressed air. The air compressor was powered by a battery powered motor and the car's engine was air driven. Very cool, and is probably doable if given enough R&D How about a car powered by air? It was on a Discovery show talking about altenative fuels. A guy made a car that ran off compressed air. The air compressor was powered by a battery powered motor and the car’s engine was air driven. Very cool, and is probably doable if given enough R&D

]]> By: Wade http://blog.outdoorzy.com/2007/04/23/94-miles-per-gallon/#comment-7533 Wade Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:46:56 +0000 http://blog.outdoorzy.com/2007/04/23/94-miles-per-gallon/#comment-7533 I think you're referring to the nickel pollution that comes from producing the hybrid batteries. I think there is some validity to that, however, the next generation (i.e. 2008 and beyond) are moving to lithium batteries that last longer and are more efficient. Also my uncle-in-law is an engineer and has a Honda Insight and he reports getting about 60 mpg. He has around 150,000 miles on his ride and I think he's due for a new battery. The first generation may not be the best answer, but from what I've read on the next generation they will be a major improvement. I think you’re referring to the nickel pollution that comes from producing the hybrid batteries. I think there is some validity to that, however, the next generation (i.e. 2008 and beyond) are moving to lithium batteries that last longer and are more efficient.
Also my uncle-in-law is an engineer and has a Honda Insight and he reports getting about 60 mpg. He has around 150,000 miles on his ride and I think he’s due for a new battery. The first generation may not be the best answer, but from what I’ve read on the next generation they will be a major improvement.

]]> By: Cameron Wagner http://blog.outdoorzy.com/2007/04/23/94-miles-per-gallon/#comment-7524 Cameron Wagner Wed, 25 Apr 2007 07:45:15 +0000 http://blog.outdoorzy.com/2007/04/23/94-miles-per-gallon/#comment-7524 Ya but these damn hybrids cost more to drive in the long run since they only last 100,000 miles max. Also the area up in canada where the plant producing the hybrids can't sustain any plant or animal life in a 10 mile radius. So much for hybrids being good on gas mileage. Pretty much in the end it is cheaper for you and better for the environment for you to drive around in a Hummer than this POS prius. http://clubs.ccsu.edu/recorder/editorial/editorial_item.asp?NewsID=188 Ya but these damn hybrids cost more to drive in the long run since they only last 100,000 miles max. Also the area up in canada where the plant producing the hybrids can’t sustain any plant or animal life in a 10 mile radius. So much for hybrids being good on gas mileage. Pretty much in the end it is cheaper for you and better for the environment for you to drive around in a Hummer than this POS prius. http://clubs.ccsu.edu/recorder/editorial/editorial_item.asp?NewsID=188

]]> By: Wade http://blog.outdoorzy.com/2007/04/23/94-miles-per-gallon/#comment-7521 Wade Wed, 25 Apr 2007 03:35:23 +0000 http://blog.outdoorzy.com/2007/04/23/94-miles-per-gallon/#comment-7521 Don't worry jmac, I'm betting trucks are on the list for the auto makers. It only makes sense. Don’t worry jmac, I’m betting trucks are on the list for the auto makers. It only makes sense.

]]> By: jmacTN http://blog.outdoorzy.com/2007/04/23/94-miles-per-gallon/#comment-7517 jmacTN Tue, 24 Apr 2007 22:16:13 +0000 http://blog.outdoorzy.com/2007/04/23/94-miles-per-gallon/#comment-7517 If the price will be the same as an average "fully" fuel burning small car, I will probably have to ditch the truck for one. I would miss my truck though :( If the price will be the same as an average “fully” fuel burning small car, I will probably have to ditch the truck for one. I would miss my truck though :(

]]> By: wade http://blog.outdoorzy.com/2007/04/23/94-miles-per-gallon/#comment-7504 wade Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:07:57 +0000 http://blog.outdoorzy.com/2007/04/23/94-miles-per-gallon/#comment-7504 1 mile per gallon = 0.425143706 kilometers per liter So, 39.96 km per liter I guess? 1 mile per gallon = 0.425143706 kilometers per liter

So, 39.96 km per liter I guess?

]]> By: Dan http://blog.outdoorzy.com/2007/04/23/94-miles-per-gallon/#comment-7495 Dan Tue, 24 Apr 2007 05:26:25 +0000 http://blog.outdoorzy.com/2007/04/23/94-miles-per-gallon/#comment-7495 That is pretty impressive, Now I've just gotta figure out where to convert it to get a better idea of economy. Metric in the real world you see :) That is pretty impressive, Now I’ve just gotta figure out where to convert it to get a better idea of economy. Metric in the real world you see :)

]]> By: wkumtrider http://blog.outdoorzy.com/2007/04/23/94-miles-per-gallon/#comment-7494 wkumtrider Tue, 24 Apr 2007 02:29:40 +0000 http://blog.outdoorzy.com/2007/04/23/94-miles-per-gallon/#comment-7494 Now all they need to do is make a hybrid truck that gets that mileage. With regular at $4/gal in Orlando now, its time for me to trade in my truck for something a lot more efficient. Now all they need to do is make a hybrid truck that gets that mileage. With regular at $4/gal in Orlando now, its time for me to trade in my truck for something a lot more efficient.

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