WOW, Volkswagon has produced a two-passenger concept car that gets 235 mpg.

[Lori675]

http://newmarksdoor.typepad.com/mainblog/cars/index.html Volkswagon has produced a two-passenger concept car that gets 235 mpg. Looks like something from the Jetsons.

Almost every automaker at the recent Tokyo Motor Show displayed good hybrid-electric prototypes, some getting more than 100 mpg. Volkswagen already sells Europeans a 78-mpg, four-seat nonhybrid subcompact and plans a two-seat city car for 2003 that will get 235 mpg (not a typo; VW is even testing a diesel version that gets the equivalent of 282 mpg). When cars are so fuel-frugal, powering them with fuel cells becomes a near-term option using current technology."

Here's pics of the car and its technology. It looks pretty cool http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame.php?file=car.php&carnum=1316

[TheBrotherhood]

Yes, it is a wonderful car.

[1FASTGLOCK45]

I'm glad the technoology is there. Hopefully all new cars can be this efficient.

[Troublemaker]

the Jetsons had a 5-seater :o).

[This Just In]

Ohhhh it's crash-worthy alright. As a matter of fact, it's just askin' for it. Why do you think it's shaped like a coffin?

It gets 235 mpg.....and travels at 1 mph. Only the Hollywood type would buy this vehicle.

[rwfromkansas]

www.moller.com

Thank the FAA for sitting on their hands so you can't get your flying car.

[Cobra64]

I'm not sure that my BMY R69-S mototrcycle had that fuel economy! Then again, times change, riding a bike versus ... driving a Beemer 325i (heaven). Next on the list of toys is a Beemer, Mini Cooper-S! Drove one about two years ago. Even the DEALER told me to get on it.! The Mini S is better than...

Of course we need an H2 for composite purposes.

[aquila48]

When it comes to numbers like these.... I'm from missouri.

[atomic conspiracy]

This reminds me of those cute German mini-cars from the 50s, the BMW Isetta and especially the Messerschmitt mini. The latter also had tandem seating.

[ironmaidenPR2717]

WOBL 1? Is that a testament to stability?

[des]

We were promised flying cars in our lifetime...just think of the accidents we could avoid by pushing the UP button.

[ApesForEvolution]

ROFLMHO!

[Delta 21]

Oh yes. Much better than a Volkswagon.

[ApesForEvolution]

I wonder if Perky Katie has put a deposit down on one yet...lol

[This Just In]

Actually, there are a number of American's out there who buy SUV's for reasons other than status symbols. Unlike your average Europeon, a lot of American's have a household of three or more kids.

Growing up, our family not only loved travelling, but also travelling off-road. Without our large vehicle we would not have been able to take those fun filled, memorable adventures.

[goldstategop]

I have a VW New Beetle and its a great car. This one looks like a show-off auto show design. I doubt it will ever enter into production.

Denny Crane: "There are two places to find the truth. First God and then Fox News."

[esoxmagnum]

Aye, and drive it when the cameras are on, otherwise they'll be driving gas guzzlers too.

Well, except that Ed Beggly guy, or however you say his name.

[FreedomCalls]

0 to 60 in 8 uh, ... hours.

[Lori675]

It goes up to 80 miles

[This Just In]

And John Kerry of course. After all, it is Tereza's gas guzzler, and not his.

[Larry381]

I wonder how crashworthy it is, though

Not very, but I believe it sports a 20mm radar directed chain gun as an option so the driver can take out any hostile SUV's before collision.