1-liter Vokswagen due in 2010 -- 282 MPG!
Volkswagen plans to introduce the oft-rumored 1-liter automobile in limited numbers in 2010. The 1-liter name refers to the fuel economy -- 1 liter of gas per 100 kilometers, or about 282 miles per gallon.
The car's body is of carbon fiber construction, and has an extraordinarly wind-efficient design. The coefficient of drag is roughly 0.16 (ordinary automobiles come in at around 0.30). The car will be powered by a two-cylinder diesel engine, and will be capable of burning algae-biodiesel. Performance specifications are not yet available. (treehugger.com)
Toyota Prius to have solar panels
Toyota will begin installing solar panels on high-end models of its popular Prius hybrid, beginning in 2009, when the car is scheduled to be redesigned. The solar panels will be used to power the air conditioning, and as an adjunct to the charging system. (greenrightnow.com)
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