Automotive/2000 M.P.G. Engine

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Expert: - 9/17/2006


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Somebody who evaluates cars for a living told me that there exists an engine that can give someone 2000 or so miles per gallon. Is that far fetched or possible? If they do exist are there political reasons why cars aren't built with them?

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James,
  This is WELL out of my range of expertise but I feel compelled to give you an opinion. IN THE WORLD OF AUTOMOTOVE, I have heard rumors, especially back in the early '70's when the gas crunch began, of inventions that could give an automobile 50-60 MPG. I also heard that these alleged inventions were squelched by the oil companies. All rumor as far as I know. Now my opinion on your 2,000 MPG. Miles per gallon of what type of fuel??  
  You didn't tell me what type of "cars" this person evaluates. I can imagine these little gas powered remote control cars could possibly get 200 MPG. Maybe he had a decimal in there, I don't know. But as far as 2,000... I seriously doubt it. IF such an engine existed, it wouldn't have enough horse power to move an ant.. Thank you for your question.
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