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Part IV: Top DIY Fuel Efficiency Hacks from Real Life People

Eric Leech

By Eric Leech
Mon Feb 9, 2009 16:09

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Biofuel Powered Skycar Offers a Better Way to Fly


So far we have only talked about the potential of ground vehicles, but we are leaving out one very important human achievement...flying! Airplanes and jets typically take an enormous amount of fuel to pull these heavy vehicles in the air unless fitted with an alternative energy source. Now imagine the fuel savings in a small personal vehicle in comparison, such as the British built Skycar, which was designed by boy genius, 28 year-old Gideon Cardoso. This would not be a good vehicle for mass transit or even daily travel necessarily, but as a standby vehicle for emergency rescue situations, where a small, fuel efficient, and clean burning vehicle would be preferred over a much larger helicopter or hovering jet, it is ideal.

More Fuel Economy Techniques:
66 Ways to Save Money on Gasoline
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Learn Why Driving at a Relatively Constant Speed is Greener

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