1,980 Miles On One Gallon of Gas

  
Media_httpblogsdiscov_kjfel
via news.discovery.com

I don't know what you considered a 'monumental feat' when you were 14 years old, but for me, a 10-mile, cross-town bike ride to the swimming pool was a substantial achievement. Turns out that was a pretty wimpy feat, compared to what Sam Chapman-Hill just did.

BLOG: New Engine Sends Shock Waves Through the Industry

The 14-year-old recently won the annual Mileage Marathon Challenge at Mallory Park, the famed motor sports speedway in Leicestershire, England. Chapman-Hill's winning vehicle in the 20-team competition boasted a sleek aerodynamic design, weighed just under 100 pounds and achieved 1,980 mile-per-gallon efficiency. Read the rest at Discovery News.

Tagged Automobiles Energy Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Gas Gasoline Transportation
My Sites
My Social