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VIDEO: Jay Leno explains his biodiesel-powered EcoJet, races a private plane
In a garage full of ultra rare, highly desirable cars and trucks, Jay Leno's EcoJet still manages to stand out as one of the coolest. Part of the vehicle's claim to fame comes from its ability to run on biodiesel fuel, putting out an impressive 750 horsepower and 700 ft-lb of torque at 48,000 rpm from its Honeywell LT101 jet turbine engine. Underneath the distinctive carbon fiber skin lies an aluminum chassis that was derived using existing suspension bits from the Chevrolet Corvette. Also in use is a four-speed automatic transmission ... Read more →
Jay Leno takes EcoJet out for a spin (w/VIDEO) Jeremy Korzeniewski
Now that Jay Leno's retired from his duties hosting The Tonight Show, he may find himself with a bit more time on his hands to devote to his many automotive passions. Jay often leans towards the ...
Have you been following the progress on Jay Leno's EcoJet? Jeremy Korzeniewski
Here is the latest video from Jay Leno's Garage about the ongoing work on the EcoJet. As the video begins, we see that the biodiesel-running jet turbine is hooked up to a custom-made aluminum gearbox ...
Huh, there's something funny about this funny car ... Jeremy Korzeniewski
Sure, all Funny Cars are a bit different. After all, they are so named 'cause they didn't quite look stock, hence the name "funny", according to the great and all-knowing Wiki. But, this one is even ...
EasyJet ecoJet cuts greenhouse gas emissions in half Jeremy Korzeniewski
Air travel has taken a hit as of late from the eco-friendly community. The problem is that the jet engines that we count on to get us from one place to another quickly dump a lot of unfriendly ...
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Jay Leno's B100, 650hp, 220mph EcoJet on display in Nashville 2 years ago on Autoblog Green
If you missed seeing Jay Leno's EcoJet when it toured the Midwest this past week, never fear. Domestic Fuel's Chuck Zimmerman got a chance to speak to Jay's logistics planner, Steve Reich, about the car (and more). Reich says the B100, 650hp jet-powered car should be able to go 220 mph. The two ...
Popular Mechanics introduces a new long-term project: Jay Leno's Green Garage 2 years ago on Autoblog Green
Jay Leno must have caught on to something when he decided to make his Eco-Jet biodiesel jet-turbine powered supercar with help from GM, the company that has been increasingly going green itself. According to Popular Mechanics, he is starting a project that will be chronicled on the PM ...
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