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Video: RMI's Hypercar a 100+ mpg SUV featuring Amory Lovins

The video above is all about the Rocky Mountain Institute's Hypercar broadcast as part of the Science Channel's Eco-tech series. The Hypercar is a 100 MPG SUV concept that achieves such high a MPG number by reducing waste. RMI designed the SUV to be built with light carbon fiber for example. Amory Lovins "re-invented" carbon fiber with FiberForge which aims to be the "highest volume composite process in the world." The potential of V2G or vehicle to grid is also explored in the video. Michael Brylawski of RMI says cars have 7 times more energy ... Read more →

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Video: RMI's Hypercar a 100+ mpg SUV featuring Amory Lovins 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Future Fuels August 20 on the Science Channel 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

August 20th to the 24th is Eco-Tech week on the Science Channel. It's starts off August 20th with the episode "Future Fuels." "In this episode, we'll meet the chemists, engineers, and designers who are finding incredible new ways to power planes, trains, and automobiles - using cooking grease, ...

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