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BurntOrange Champion Author Austin Posts:8,733 Points:1,583,990 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 7:47:33 AM Ignore BurntOrange Report Abuse As every child learns from the fun-filled exercise of constructing the best paper airplane, the principles of aerodynamics are tried and true. The less resistance, or drag, the less energy is takes to move forward. Applying that knowledge to the quest for a more fuel-efficient car, one man took a different approach from electric vehicle makers, and instead applied the logic of aerodynamics to create a gasoline powered, fuel-efficient vehicle he claims gets 91 miles per gallon. Zoltan Bod, a Canadian self-proclaimed “car and performance nut,” has been building and restoring cars for years and decided to channel his energies toward creating a car that is both exciting and energy efficient. He named his labor of love Zoleco, combining his own name with the eco theme of the car. Visit Earth Techling for full article

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As every child learns from the fun-filled exercise of constructing the best paper airplane, the principles of aerodynamics are tried and true. The less resistance, or drag, the less energy is takes to move forward. Applying that knowledge to the quest for a more fuel-efficient car, one man took a different approach from electric vehicle makers, and instead applied the logic of aerodynamics to create a gasoline powered, fuel-efficient vehicle he claims gets 91 miles per gallon.

Zoltan Bod, a Canadian self-proclaimed “car and performance nut,” has been building and restoring cars for years and decided to channel his energies toward creating a car that is both exciting and energy efficient. He named his labor of love Zoleco, combining his own name with the eco theme of the car.
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remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,973 Points:2,118,590 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2012 8:14:51 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse Ok, but make it PRACTICAL and see how the mileage will do...
Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,512 Points:604,425 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2012 1:24:09 AM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse No 0-60 or quarter mile times? Looks kind of good.
BuckyTJones Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:4,932 Points:967,950 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 5:27:05 PM Ignore BuckyTJones Report Abuse Nice looking, could be a nightmare to rotate or fix a flat tire.
bar1035 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:9,167 Points:1,299,195 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 11:37:32 AM Ignore bar1035 Report Abuse enclosed front wheels... unusal design but one that helps a lot if it works well.
jackcleve Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,026 Points:2,137,150 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 10:25:02 AM Ignore jackcleve Report Abuse That's a great looking car. Not like the refrigerators on wheels that Detroit designs.
db60 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:982 Points:211,255 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 9:59:26 AM Ignore db60 Report Abuse Good post.
Chem60 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:3,827 Points:814,025 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 9:54:13 AM Ignore Chem60 Report Abuse You know how to get the maximum number of miles per gallon? Ride the bus/train or share a ride.
Nikontraveler Sophomore Author Los Angeles Posts:173 Points:509,610 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 9:45:05 AM Ignore Nikontraveler Report Abuse Is that a 25 MPH bumper on the front?
fuel2use Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,493 Points:734,300 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 9:30:38 AM Ignore fuel2use Report Abuse Good for him.
MAJB Sophomore Author Indianapolis Posts:226 Points:109,435 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 8:20:51 AM Ignore MAJB Report Abuse Yea, the Jetson's vehicle looked very similiar. and held 5, George, his wife, two kids and the dog. It be interesting to follow. For those states that require two plates, where does the front one go, and what does that do to the mpg.
mike1881 Champion Author Fayetteville Posts:1,306 Points:566,375 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 8:08:45 AM Ignore mike1881 Report Abuse Does it come in a truck design?
mreiff Champion Author Louisville Posts:5,356 Points:1,304,665 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 7:59:52 AM Ignore mreiff Report Abuse Nothing new here.
gs7101 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:5,528 Points:388,895 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 7:53:34 AM Ignore gs7101 Report Abuse Yeah, right -- why not shoot for 100 MPG?
BurntOrange Champion Author Austin Posts:8,733 Points:1,583,990 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 7:47:59 AM Ignore BurntOrange Report Abuse Looks a lot like George Jetson's spaceship.