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Commuter car options

It seems like every day, we read of another incredible step forward in transportation. The latest may be taking place in Maple Ridge, says the Maple Ridge Times.

A business there has invented a single-occupant car that is incredibly efficient:

The Al‚ might be, according to investor relations manager Todd Pratt, North America's most efficient car.

According to its specs, the car gets 92 miles per U.S. gallon, goes from zero to 60 mph in five seconds, has 180 horsepower and has a "super-low" emissions rating.

The car is "as fast as a Viper," Parker said, corners like a high performance racecar, and gets better mileage than just about everything out there.

"It's extremely safe," he said, explaining that with the two steering wheels up front, the car is so stable "we can't figure out how to tip it."

And it looks a lot cooler, Pratt added.

"We intend for this to be a highway, high-speed commuter vehicle. We have too many people on the highways," he said.

Before, a commuter car that was good on gas typically meant a car "you didn't show anyone," Pratt said.

The selling feature is the fuel vapor system, which is currently in the patent pending process. The system allows the engine to run on fuel vapors rather than liquid fuel. According to specs, the Al‚'s 10-gallon tank holds enough for the 15-hour trek from Vancouver to San Francisco.

Ten gallons to get from Vancouver to the Bay Area? Unreal.

posted by Jordan Bateman @ 9:41 AM