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  • HyperRocket: 125 mpg, 100+ mph 3-wheel motorcycle | Hypermiling, Fuel Economy, and EcoModding News - EcoModder.com

    if the automobile companies would think outside the box, then they may not be in such a financial bind. but could be allowing their employees to create vehicles like this for them, which would be in high demand. but what do I know, they think the general public wants to pay $3.00 + a gallon to... more

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  • Rated by cryslm on May 11 2009, 5:37pm

    if the automobile companies would think outside the box, then they may not be in such a financial bind. but could be allowing their employees to create vehicles like this for them, which would be in high demand. but what do I know, they think the general public wants to pay $3.00 + a gallon to drive their big Expeditions at 10 mpg.

  • Rated by VersesOverCoffee on May 11 2009, 4:07pm

    "What does a Ford Motor Company fuel economy technical expert do for fun at the end of the day? He heads home to his own shop and custom builds an aerodynamically efficient, two-passenger, 3-wheel motorcycle capable of 125 mpg (US) at 65 mph (1.9 L/100 km @ 105 km/h) and a top speed of over 100 mph (161 km/h). And then after using it for 3,200 miles (5,150 km), he puts it on eBay to make room in his garage for the next version which will be a plug-in hybrid."

  • Rated by WordsnCollision on May 09 2009, 1:01pm

    Now that's what I call hitting for the cycle!

  • Rated by mattgUP on May 08 2009, 12:37pm

    Really good work from a Ford employee...if only the company was doing more of this.

  • Rated by fastfastlane on May 08 2009, 10:54am

    Privately created by a Ford employee ... "Street legal, 2-seat, tandem vehicle is registered as a motorcycle and was engineered for both high efficiency and fun."

  • Rated by sustainablogger on May 08 2009, 9:20am

    I want one...

  • Rated by SVOboy on May 08 2009, 9:09am

    A really sweet design from an engineer at ford, and it's for sale!