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The 100MPG Lightning Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicle

by Mike Chino, 03/17/09

lightning hybrids, automotive x-prize, biodiesel vehicle, sustainable transportation, green car, sustainable design, 100mpg vehicle, hydraulic hybrid

Loveland, Colorado-based Lightning Hybrids has its sights set on the $10 million automotive x-prize with a sleek biodiesel-fueled vehicle that they claim will break the 100MPG barrier for a production sedan. Once completed, their hydraulic hybrid prototype will boast 240 hp, a carbon fiber chassis, and a 0-60 speed of 5.9 seconds.

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