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Old 05-08-2009, 12:50 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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 (105 km/h) and a top speed of over 100 mph (161 km/h).* [...] Related posts:
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Old 05-08-2009, 01:03 PM   #2 (permalink)
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