axon car
Smart Car Move Over…Axon is Here.
That is what Axon Automotive is bringing to the table. If you like what you see, head over and read about the racing car technology that promises to lighten up the load and reduce gas consumption. Are you 50+? Know someone 50+? …
The Axon - an 80 miles-per-gallon car that’s NOT a hybrid!
If you were impressed by the fuel economy of the Toyota Pruis (up to 50 mpg), take a look at this new vehicle, the Axon, a two-door hatchback made in the UK. Apparently it can do 80 mpg on regular…
Axon, Prius off?
The maker’s of Britain’s Axon tout the car can get over 80 miles per gallon, has lower carbon emissions and a cheaper price tag than Toyota’s Prius. Stephen Beard explores the secrets to the car’s efficiency.
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John
I’m skeptical but hopeful. We’ll see. If you apply carbon fiber to the Prius it would get even better mileage. Until now carbon fiber has been very expensive. Why is this so much cheaper?
May 25th, 2008
John L.
Another John wrote:
“Until now carbon fiber has been very expensive. Why is this so much cheaper?”
I think that a significant clue is found on this page of the Axon Automotive web site:
http://www.axonautomotive.com/recycling.html
It reads (emphasis mine):
“Axon has developed techniques to make vehicle panels from RECYCLED carbon fibre materials. These have started life as planes or other car parts.”
May 27th, 2008
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