German engineering rises to the challenge again - auto manufacturer Volkswagen is almost ready to go into production with an auto that sports just about the best mileage a car can get without plugs or pedals. The Volkswagen 1l can travel 235 miles on a single gallon of gas, which should reduce the cost of the daily commute considerably.
Not surprisingly, the car isn't exactly a family truckster - the two-seater features a two cylinder engine and a maximum speed of about 75 mph (125 km/h). It's designed of ultra-lightweight materials, and has a sleek aerodynamic look, kind of like what we always thought cars of the future were supposed to look like. The gas tank only holds 1.7 gallons, but hey, that's all you need, right?
If you're a cutting edge auto technologist, or just cheap, you'll have to wait until 2010, when the 1l will be available in limited quantities.
via [Inhabitat]
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