RE: [biofuel] Historic efficient vehicles

2002-08-01 Thread Ryan Morgan
Wasn't Chrysler also planning on bringing back the Charger R/T for 2001 with a natural gas engine? If I remember correctly the thing could go from 0 to 60 in less than 7 seconds. OK, maybe not the most efficient, but certainly the most efficient in it's class:

RE: [biofuel] Historic efficient vehicles

2002-07-31 Thread Ryan Morgan
How about the Honda Aero 50cc scooter? -Original Message- From: Prairie Dog [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2002 2:36 PM To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: [biofuel] Historic efficient vehicles I've seen numerous vehicles mentioned lately (current or old-timey) that

Re: [biofuel] Historic efficient vehicles

2002-07-29 Thread MH
Prairie Dog wrote: I've seen numerous vehicles mentioned lately (current or old-timey) that had wonderful efficiency ratings. I wonder if we couldn't assemble a collage of info on these vehicles, and hopefully glean some usable info on them that might result in higher MPG ratings

Re: [biofuel] Historic efficient vehicles

2002-07-28 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Great topic. I think Chrysler had some hybrid-electric turbine race vehicle operating in the 90's but I haven't looked into it in awhile. I haven't focused enough on old-time efforts for this, but I will cast an initial vote for the GM EV1. It's not my all-time favorite and doesn't fit a