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Old 08-04-2008, 11:26 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 52.71 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 52.48 mpg (US)
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News: electric airplane debuts at Oshkosh (1.5 to 2 hrs / charge)

Via GCC:



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The aircraft cruises at 70 mph, stalls at 45 mph, and has a top speed of 90 mph and a flight duration of 1-1/2 to 2 hours. The pack [lithium ion, 5.6 kWh, 1000 projected cycles] weighs 78 pounds, and can be recharged in two hours using a 220V charger or six hours with a 110V charger.
Apparently the company doesn't sell completed planes, but powerplant kits that you install in a kit plane.

They also sell trike glider kits. Looks like an AXE controller, and ETEK type motor:




Green Car Congress: ElectraFlyer C Debuts at Oskhosh AirVenture

company site: Electraflyer.com

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EcoModder
has launched a forum for the efficient new Mitsubishi Mirage
www.MetroMPG.com - fuel efficiency info for Geo Metro owners
www.ForkenSwift.com - electric car conversion on a beer budget
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