Comments on: Glorified Weed Whacker Vehicle: Ultimate in Fuel Efficiency? http://gas2.org/2009/03/01/glorified-weed-whacker-vehicle-ultimate-in-fuel-efficiency/ What is the future of fuel? What's new? What's next? Since 2007, Gas 2 has covered a rapidly changing world coming to terms with its oil addiction. Thu, 24 May 2012 23:24:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Corian http://gas2.org/2009/03/01/glorified-weed-whacker-vehicle-ultimate-in-fuel-efficiency/#comment-8439 Corian Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:47:42 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1832#comment-8439 @ Doug: That's like saying "why both with auto racing" it's a joke. No one needs an 800hp racing engine to power a family sedan." The fact you've overlooked is that auto racing provides a platform for design, development and technological innovation. The competition highlighted in this article provides a venue to explore, experiment and test cutting-edge designs. While testing a 35cc engine might seem like a "ridiculous joke" to you, I guarantee you that something good will come of this practical application of technology. At the very least, the students who participate in designing and building these vehicles are the same ones who in five years will be designing and building the latest generation in fuel saving technology to be used in our vehicles. Hands-on experience of this type is absolutely essential. @ Doug:

That’s like saying “why both with auto racing” it’s a joke. No one needs an 800hp racing engine to power a family sedan.” The fact you’ve overlooked is that auto racing provides a platform for design, development and technological innovation. The competition highlighted in this article provides a venue to explore, experiment and test cutting-edge designs. While testing a 35cc engine might seem like a “ridiculous joke” to you, I guarantee you that something good will come of this practical application of technology.

At the very least, the students who participate in designing and building these vehicles are the same ones who in five years will be designing and building the latest generation in fuel saving technology to be used in our vehicles. Hands-on experience of this type is absolutely essential.

]]> By: Corian http://gas2.org/2009/03/01/glorified-weed-whacker-vehicle-ultimate-in-fuel-efficiency/#comment-31130 Corian Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:47:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1832#comment-31130 @ Doug: That's like saying "why both with auto racing" it's a joke. No one needs an 800hp racing engine to power a family sedan." The fact you've overlooked is that auto racing provides a platform for design, development and technological innovation. The competition highlighted in this article provides a venue to explore, experiment and test cutting-edge designs. While testing a 35cc engine might seem like a "ridiculous joke" to you, I guarantee you that something good will come of this practical application of technology. At the very least, the students who participate in designing and building these vehicles are the same ones who in five years will be designing and building the latest generation in fuel saving technology to be used in our vehicles. Hands-on experience of this type is absolutely essential. @ Doug:

That’s like saying “why both with auto racing” it’s a joke. No one needs an 800hp racing engine to power a family sedan.” The fact you’ve overlooked is that auto racing provides a platform for design, development and technological innovation. The competition highlighted in this article provides a venue to explore, experiment and test cutting-edge designs. While testing a 35cc engine might seem like a “ridiculous joke” to you, I guarantee you that something good will come of this practical application of technology.

At the very least, the students who participate in designing and building these vehicles are the same ones who in five years will be designing and building the latest generation in fuel saving technology to be used in our vehicles. Hands-on experience of this type is absolutely essential.

]]> By: Corian http://gas2.org/2009/03/01/glorified-weed-whacker-vehicle-ultimate-in-fuel-efficiency/#comment-31131 Corian Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:47:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1832#comment-31131 @ Doug: That's like saying "why both with auto racing" it's a joke. No one needs an 800hp racing engine to power a family sedan." The fact you've overlooked is that auto racing provides a platform for design, development and technological innovation. The competition highlighted in this article provides a venue to explore, experiment and test cutting-edge designs. While testing a 35cc engine might seem like a "ridiculous joke" to you, I guarantee you that something good will come of this practical application of technology. At the very least, the students who participate in designing and building these vehicles are the same ones who in five years will be designing and building the latest generation in fuel saving technology to be used in our vehicles. Hands-on experience of this type is absolutely essential. @ Doug:

That’s like saying “why both with auto racing” it’s a joke. No one needs an 800hp racing engine to power a family sedan.” The fact you’ve overlooked is that auto racing provides a platform for design, development and technological innovation. The competition highlighted in this article provides a venue to explore, experiment and test cutting-edge designs. While testing a 35cc engine might seem like a “ridiculous joke” to you, I guarantee you that something good will come of this practical application of technology.

At the very least, the students who participate in designing and building these vehicles are the same ones who in five years will be designing and building the latest generation in fuel saving technology to be used in our vehicles. Hands-on experience of this type is absolutely essential.

]]> By: Doug http://gas2.org/2009/03/01/glorified-weed-whacker-vehicle-ultimate-in-fuel-efficiency/#comment-8438 Doug Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:06:56 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1832#comment-8438 Ok great, we can all drive motorized wheel chairs. These contests are ridiculous. Instead of wasting all of this money on silly games, why not spend it on building an engine that will actually move a real vehicle. Seriously, 35cc is a joke, who cares if a freaking sewing machine gets good gas mileage. Ok great, we can all drive motorized wheel chairs. These contests are ridiculous. Instead of wasting all of this money on silly games, why not spend it on building an engine that will actually move a real vehicle. Seriously, 35cc is a joke, who cares if a freaking sewing machine gets good gas mileage.

]]> By: Doug http://gas2.org/2009/03/01/glorified-weed-whacker-vehicle-ultimate-in-fuel-efficiency/#comment-31128 Doug Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:06:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1832#comment-31128 Ok great, we can all drive motorized wheel chairs. These contests are ridiculous. Instead of wasting all of this money on silly games, why not spend it on building an engine that will actually move a real vehicle. Seriously, 35cc is a joke, who cares if a freaking sewing machine gets good gas mileage. Ok great, we can all drive motorized wheel chairs. These contests are ridiculous. Instead of wasting all of this money on silly games, why not spend it on building an engine that will actually move a real vehicle. Seriously, 35cc is a joke, who cares if a freaking sewing machine gets good gas mileage.

]]> By: Doug http://gas2.org/2009/03/01/glorified-weed-whacker-vehicle-ultimate-in-fuel-efficiency/#comment-31129 Doug Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:06:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1832#comment-31129 Ok great, we can all drive motorized wheel chairs. These contests are ridiculous. Instead of wasting all of this money on silly games, why not spend it on building an engine that will actually move a real vehicle. Seriously, 35cc is a joke, who cares if a freaking sewing machine gets good gas mileage. Ok great, we can all drive motorized wheel chairs. These contests are ridiculous. Instead of wasting all of this money on silly games, why not spend it on building an engine that will actually move a real vehicle. Seriously, 35cc is a joke, who cares if a freaking sewing machine gets good gas mileage.

]]> By: amicus curiae http://gas2.org/2009/03/01/glorified-weed-whacker-vehicle-ultimate-in-fuel-efficiency/#comment-8437 amicus curiae Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:52:21 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1832#comment-8437 hmm? sounds great, i see the tyres are inside..not good if it is on a wet track?? and why kevlar not aluminium for even lighter body? hmm? sounds great, i see the tyres are inside..not good if it is on a wet track?? and why kevlar not aluminium for even lighter body?

]]> By: amicus curiae http://gas2.org/2009/03/01/glorified-weed-whacker-vehicle-ultimate-in-fuel-efficiency/#comment-31127 amicus curiae Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:52:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1832#comment-31127 hmm? sounds great, i see the tyres are inside..not good if it is on a wet track?? and why kevlar not aluminium for even lighter body? hmm? sounds great, i see the tyres are inside..not good if it is on a wet track?? and why kevlar not aluminium for even lighter body?

]]> By: Nick Chambers http://gas2.org/2009/03/01/glorified-weed-whacker-vehicle-ultimate-in-fuel-efficiency/#comment-8436 Nick Chambers Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:48:10 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1832#comment-8436 Here're some results from 2008: http://www.shell.us/home/content/usa/responsible_energy/ecomarathon_americas/2008/highlights/sem08_results.html Apparently, the Europeans got 3,382 km/l for a combustion engine! Here’re some results from 2008:

http://www.shell.us/home/content/usa/responsible_energy/ecomarathon_americas/2008/highlights/sem08_results.html

Apparently, the Europeans got 3,382 km/l for a combustion engine!

]]> By: Derek Markham http://gas2.org/2009/03/01/glorified-weed-whacker-vehicle-ultimate-in-fuel-efficiency/#comment-8435 Derek Markham Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:30:42 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=1832#comment-8435 @ChuckL See the results of the <a href="http://www.shell.us/home/content/usa/responsible_energy/ecomarathon_americas/2008/highlights/sem08_results.html" rel="nofollow">2008 Eco-marathon Americas</a> @ChuckL

See the results of the 2008 Eco-marathon Americas

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