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The Zing! (Custom-built prototype hybrid tadpole trike) The intention is for the production version is to have a 7.2kWh lithium pack which will have a maximum electric-only range of ~70 miles or about 40 miles in everyday driving. Then the generator starts up and you can keep driving, similar to the Chevy Volt. By NeilBlanchard - 177 replies
In forum: Hybrids
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Freezing the Slushbox. Torque Converter on-demand lockup switch. Forum member orange4boy documents how he took manual control over the automatic transmission in his Toyota Previa van to force the torque converter to lock at will in any gear. (Note: requires an attentive driver to prevent potential damage). This modification gave him the largest increase in fuel economy of all his mods to date. By orange4boy - 269 replies
In forum: EcoModding Central
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Boat tail - Redneck style... Redneck builds a boat tail for his Geo Metro out of EMT tubing, skinned in 1/2 inch thick foam insulation board. Initial results show a ~15% improvement in real world highway MPG. By redneck - 172 replies
In forum: Aerodynamics
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Ren: My '92 Civic Following on the heels of the aesthetically entertaining, aero-modified Project Anal Probe (1992 Ford Probe), Sven7 is well underway in the transformation of his latest steed into an even more efficient and unique looking machine. By Sven7 - 392 replies
In forum: EcoModding Central
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Project: The Anal Probe Meet the Anal Probe: a 1992 Ford Probe 5-speed that is half art car, half aerodynamic modifications showcase. It's a student's winter beater on a mission: "EPA ratings for the car are 21/28 mpg. I'm shooting for 40 mpg with the aero mods and some conservative driving." In the end, he beats his goal handily... and celebrates by giving the car a new, completely different paint job ... and a full boat tail for even better MPG. By Sven7 - 848 replies
In forum: EcoModding Central
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