Lotus Announces "Omnivore": A Car That Can Run on Almost Any Fuel

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Ever wish you could buy a car that would run on just about anything?  An engine that gave you something approaching the efficiency of diesel, and the convenience of gas?  Last week, the forward-thinkers at Lotus announced just that. It’s called the Lotus Omnivore, and we’ve got all the details on this little, all-aluminum marvel.

Glorified Weed Whacker Vehicle: Ultimate in Fuel Efficiency?

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A group of engineering students at Dalhousie University will enter their “Maritime Mileage Machine” in the 2009 Shell Eco-marathon America to try to beat the current fuel efficiency record of 1,445 kilometers per liter. “It’s basically a big weed whacker.” – Matthew Harding, team manager