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0MythBusters "confirms" delivery of Freightliner hybrid electric truck 1286728200
Jamie Hyneman, Adam Savage, Tory Belleci, Kari Byron and Grant Imahara represent the on-screen fivesome of the Discovery Channel's top-ranked show, MythBusters. The show focuses on the simple mission of:
Uncovering the truth behind popular myths and legends by mixing scientific method with ... -
VIDEO: Mythbusters test golf ball-like dimpling effect on fuel economy (*Spoiler Alert!*) 1256248380
Mythbusters test golf ball-like dimpling on MPG – Click above to watch video after the jumpThe Mythbusters must be closet car fans, because the hour-long show on the Discovery Channel seems to be producing more and more experiments involving automobiles than ever before. Their latest again ... -
As seen on TV: Barefoot electric ATV from Mythbusters nearing production 1229780460
Electric vehicles seem to have a bright future ahead of them. Although it may take a little while before a majority of our cars and trucks are running on electrons instead of gasoline, there appears to be a slice of the recreational market that's ready to make the switch now. Just over a year ago, ...
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Mythbusters take on electric vehicle misconceptions 1211228940
One of the most popular shows on the Discovery Channel is Mythbusters and recently Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman and the rest of the team have been taking a look at gas vs electric vehicles for an upcoming episode. Right now Hyneman has an article on Popular Mechanics about their experiences. The crew ...
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Mythbusters to bust myth electric cars are slow in episode next season 1198163040
The Record Bee caught up with the Mythbusters (Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman) and crew at the Lake County's fairgrounds and Infineon Raceway in Sonoma Wednesday. What are the Mythbusters busting? According to the show's producer, they are filming an episode, to air next season, on busting the myth ...
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Mistakes in the Mythbusters' episode on fuel economy devices 1197072240
Mythbusters, a popular TV show on the Discovery Channel, tried to bust the myth that there are devices out there that can dramatically improve your fuel economy. I think Mythbusters made a lot of mistakes in the episode with claims about hydrogen, used vegetable oil and EPA testing. I also think ...
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Mythbuster Jamie Hyneman helps develop electric Model One ATV 1194378720
While four wheel all-terrain-vehicles are a great way to get around on farms and through undeveloped areas, they aren't exactly gentle on the environment. Along with potentially tearing up the ground, they tend to be loud and pollute a lot. Disregarding the first problem for the moment, Barefoot ...
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Mythbusters: drafting 10 feet behind a big rig will improve mileage 39 percent 1193616780
Warning: Don't try this! The safest distance to drive behind a big rig at 55 miles per hour is 150 feet. Driving any closer is insane because it puts you in the driver's blind spot and also does not give you enough time to respond if the big rig's driver changes speed. This post is for ...
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Would a superhero drive a Prius? We're not sure, but the Mythbusters do! 1188948180
We have written about the Mythbusters many times before, so it just seems right to let you all know that in their latest episode, where they tackled superhero myths, they could be seen showing up to their super-secret lair in a Prius. Maybe that was in an effort to offset the horrible emissions ...
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Mythbusters' mistakes in AC vs windows down episode 1188398040
Recently, I wrote an article on the debate; do you get better mileage with AC on and windows up or AC off and windows down? A comment in the article said a Mythbusters episode found you could get better mileage with AC off and windows down. The way Mythbusters tackled the myth in that episode was ...

