HyperRocket: 125 mpg, 100+ mph 3-wheel motorcycle
ecomodder.com — What does a Ford Motor Company fuel economy technical expert do for fun at the end of the day? He heads home to his own shop and custom builds an aerodynamically efficient, two-passenger, 3-wheel motorcycle capable of 125 mpg and a top speed of over 100 mph. (Submitted by naturalpapa) More...
3 Dirt-Cheap DIY Electric Cars for Under $2k
ecomodder.com — Tired of seeing outrageous retail prices on electric cars? Then build one yourself! Here's a trio of street legal electric cars converted from gasoline to battery power for an average price of $1450 each. (No, that’s not a typo.) (Submitted by nichesiteexpert) More...
Traveling for Thanksgiving? 5 Reasons to Carpool
ecomodder.com — That’s what I’ll be doing! Every year I drive approximately 350 miles home for Thanksgiving, and then back up to school the following Sunday. Pretty much every time it’s a big mess. That’s why this year I am dragging someone along with me.d (Submitted by mgreener) More...
60+ Vehicle Modifications for Better Fuel Economy
ecomodder.com — Below is a list of well understood mods you can do to your vehicle to squeeze more distance from each drop of fuel. They range from mild to wild, free to expensive. Some admittedly split hairs, while others can make a significant fuel economy difference. (Submitted by jaybol) More...
9 Tips to Winterize Your Car
ecomodder.com — With winter fast approaching we’ll be seeing a lot more of this sort of thing. We’ll also see our MPG drop off. This is normal. You will get lower mileage in winter, its just physics. However, there are a few things you can do to fight it. (Submitted by SVOboy) More...
17 Year Old Builds Bradley GT Into Electric Car
ecomodder.com — There are some electric conversions that are just too interesting to pass up. We’ve talked about a 16 year old who built his own electric truck and the EcoModder co-founder’s $672 electric car, but we’ve yet to look at a car like this one. (Submitted by oboy) More...
DIY, 100 MPG Car is Back on the Road After 20 Year Hiatus
ecomodder.com — Through the forums I learned about the interesting story of a two men who built a super-efficient car back in 1984 to combat high gas prices, only to pull it off the road again when prices became more manageable. The two, Craig Henderson and Bill Green, founded Avion in 1984 and then spent two years building a 100 MPG sports car. (Submitted by SVOboy) More...
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