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University students build 3,587 mpg car

   Posted by: admin   in Auto Misc., Automobile

And you thought your Prius was impressive.

A group of college students from Canada have set a new fuel economy record of 3,587 mpg at the 2013 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas in Houston. It was the highest mileage ever recorded at the event by over 1,300 mpg.

Built at Laval University in Quebec, the lightweight, super streamlined single-seat car isn’t exactly ready for showrooms, but it bested 131 other entrants including last year’s champ, a team from Mater Dei High School that came in second this time around with its 2,308 mpg creation   …  More

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