Least fuel efficient vehicle ever...
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This has to be the least fuel efficient vehicle ever... Saturn V Quote:
More stats here, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturn_V I was in grade school during the Apollo missions. Back then the teachers would roll in a TV anytime there was a launch, landing or anything important. I remember when Neil Armstrong spoke the first words to Mission Control and the world from the lunar surface were, "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed." and "I'm going to step off the LEM now" (referring to the Apollo Lunar Module). He then turned and set his left boot on the surface at 2:56 UTC July 21, 1969, then spoke the famous words "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." are things I will never forget. The feelings of national pride were everywhere back then. Another quote: Quote:
I couldn't agree anymore with that statement. Funny, back then we could invent new technologies and processes in order to achieve the goals of the Apollo program in a few short years. But somehow, over the last 100 years we can't figure out how build a fuel efficient automobile...:( > |
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It's been mentioned in another thread.
But really... we have the ability, now, to build 100+ mpg motor vehicles that are rain-proof and won't break the bank. In fact, they'll be cheaper than regular cars. The problem is, safety regulations, environmental regulations and customer demands (every vehicle needs to fit seven 6'5" 400 lb people and tow five tons at 80 mph) mean that you won't be seeing cars like that soon. A small, four passenger three-cylinder diesel with decent aero (meaning: not a tall-boy design) should be able to accomplish 100 mpg (US) with no sweat at 50 mph. But such a device, despite potentially costing less than a Honda Civic, would never be able to make it to the US. |
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I was going to say dodge Dakota R/T lol
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That 5 inches per gallon is just for the pulse, right? When you factor in the glide that followed, it probably isn't too bad.;)
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All in all, approximately 6,000,000 lbs. of fuel just to get into orbit around the Earth. The glide portion came after further acceleration of the Command and Lunar Modules, which were then directed towards the moon. Anyway you look at it, the numbers are impressive. ;) > |
"That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind"
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