How to Get 70 MPG Out of a Honda Civic

Honda Civic Hack

Although it could be one of the ugliest car hacks I’ve ever seen, Mike Turner of Hodges, SC, modified his 1992 Honda Civic to get 70 MPG.

As you can see in the picture and video clip, the modifications are relatively simple use of aluminum siding and plastic, which decrease wind resistance (vaguely reminding me of Aptera’s Typ1 electric car) and lowering the vehicle’s drag coefficient. It’s a much more extreme version of the modification seen on Ernie Rogers’ 76 MPG VW Beetle.

The reporter in this cheesy news clip from WCNC couldn’t have said it better: “It is absolutely hideous looking.” But you’ve got to appreciate how little this guy cares.

Click on the image above for video.

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About Clayton B. Cornell

Clayton B. Cornell was formerly a professional blogger as Lead Writer for Gas 2.0, Important Media’s blog covering the future of sustainable transportation, and was covering biofuels and green car technology for Important Media (formerly GreenOptions.com) since the beginning of 2007. Before GO, Clayton ran the training program for one of the EPA’s largest public toxicology information libraries at Oregon State University, which was fulfilled under a $2-million Federal grant. He became a biodiesel enthusiast after experimenting with small-scale biodiesel production in OSU’s chemical engineering lab, and has extensive hands-on experience with diesel cars and trucks, including the practical use of biodiesel and straight-vegetable-oil (SVO) as alternative fuels. Clayton graduated from the University of Utah with honors, receiving a degree in Biology and Chemistry. On the side, Clayton likes to spend his time at the beach or in the mountains. He’s been a professional river-guide, amateur beer judge, and world traveler, and currently lives in San Francisco.

Comments

  1. brian says:

    Convert your car to run on water and double your gas mileage.

    WaterPetrolCar.com

  2. brian says:

    Convert your car to run on water and double your gas mileage.

    WaterPetrolCar.com

  3. PENIX says:

    Another benefit: His car will never get stolen.

  4. PENIX says:

    Another benefit: His car will never get stolen.

  5. Wil says:

    Cars CAN NOT RUN ON WATER. Water IS NOT COMBUSTABLE,so it won’t work as a fuel in an internal COMBUSTION engine.

    Jesus.

  6. Wil says:

    Cars CAN NOT RUN ON WATER. Water IS NOT COMBUSTABLE,so it won’t work as a fuel in an internal COMBUSTION engine.

    Jesus.

  7. Bobby Croghan says:

    I love the concepts!! But, tell us how we can do some of these things ourselves!

  8. Bobby Croghan says:

    I love the concepts!! But, tell us how we can do some of these things ourselves!

  9. Mike Payne says:

    Yes, looks a lot like a poor man’s Aptera. I’m curious though, is that thing street legal?

    If he’s going to drive such an abomination, he should at least throw a URL on the side and advertise his cause. He’ll get the attention of anyone else on the road, might as well send ‘em to a website and teach them about custom fuel efficiency mods…

  10. Mike Payne says:

    Yes, looks a lot like a poor man’s Aptera. I’m curious though, is that thing street legal?

    If he’s going to drive such an abomination, he should at least throw a URL on the side and advertise his cause. He’ll get the attention of anyone else on the road, might as well send ‘em to a website and teach them about custom fuel efficiency mods…

  11. TO WIL says:

    THIS IS TO WIL, what u mean by cars can not run by water, if so, then u better tell honda to stop making the civic that only runs on water?

  12. TO WIL says:

    THIS IS TO WIL, what u mean by cars can not run by water, if so, then u better tell honda to stop making the civic that only runs on water?

  13. Josh says:

    Will, water is 2/3 hydrogen which, I assure you, is far more combustible than gasoline. You can, in fact run you car on water, using basic electrolysis. It’s a proven fact as people have indeed been doing so for quite some time now. The real question is, why aren’t more people exposed to that very basic technology??? I think anyone with a brain can figure that out. (HINT: follow the money, it will always take you to the evil doers door steps)

  14. Josh says:

    Will, water is 2/3 hydrogen which, I assure you, is far more combustible than gasoline. You can, in fact run you car on water, using basic electrolysis. It’s a proven fact as people have indeed been doing so for quite some time now. The real question is, why aren’t more people exposed to that very basic technology??? I think anyone with a brain can figure that out. (HINT: follow the money, it will always take you to the evil doers door steps)

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