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VIDEO: Mythbusters test golf ball-like dimpling effect on fuel economy (*Spoiler Alert!*)

The 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 involves fuel efficiency, this time testing if a dirty car is more fuel efficient than a clean one because of the golf ball-like dimpling effect of the dirt. Turns out dirt doesn't make a difference, but Adam and Jamie went one step further to test if covering a car in actual golf ball-like dimples would improve its fuel efficiency. According ... Read more →

As seen on TV: Barefoot electric ATV from Mythbusters nearing production Jeremy Korzeniewski

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 ...

Mythbusters take on electric vehicle misconceptions Sam Abuelsamid

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 ...

Mythbusters to bust myth electric cars are slow in episode next season Lascelles Linton

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? ...

Mistakes in the Mythbusters' episode on fuel economy devices Lascelles Linton

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 ...

Mythbuster Jamie Hyneman helps develop electric Model One ATV 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

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 ...

Mythbusters: drafting 10 feet behind a big rig will improve mileage 39 percent 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

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 ...

Would a superhero drive a Prius? We're not sure, but the Mythbusters do! 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

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 ...

Mythbusters' mistakes in AC vs windows down episode 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

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 ...

For those who dream of flight, here are some green options and busted myths 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Yesterday, we ran a post about solar powered flight. It was pointed out in the comments that solar flight, while relatively new, has already been partially proven. In fact, we have covered some of those points before. But, is solar the only way to go for a zero-emissions flying thrill ride? Nope, ...

The Mythbusters look at whether hydrogen caused the Hindenburg disaster 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

One of the best shows on television right now is Mythbusters on the Discovery Channel. The premise of the show is that the hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, and their team, pick two or three urban legends or other ideas every episode and then try to bust them. They choose myths that can actually ...


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