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Old 06-11-2013, 04:49 AM   #49 (permalink)
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There you go, then. Only way to cheat is with a stomach full of beans and a rear-facing air vent attached to your seat.

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Originally Posted by Grant-53 View Post
Think what kind of vehicle you would want to ride that used a 50cc engine. A 500 mpg moped should be easy enough if you only want to go 45 mph. Some wheels, tires, and brakes from a small used dirt bike to be needed to make it street legal. A low drag fairing is necessary. A Vetter Challenge for urban mopeds anyone?
I've actually seen an electric moped with a 30cc gasoline generator. Chevy Volt style. Gets crappy economy in regen mode, though. Around 25 km/l. But if the motor were hooked to the wheels...
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