Make no mistake about it. Propane-powered hot rods make a remarkable amount of sense. America needs to make an immediate and lasting dent in the amount of imported oil. Of all the alternate fuels, propane offers the most immediate avenue for acceptance. A national infrastructure already exists to for both consumer and commercial applications. Propane conversions on older vehicles needn’t be overly expensive nor difficult to accomplish. This nation has plenty of propane to meet demand and the fuel burns far more cleanly than conventional gasoline.
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‘56 Ford F-100 Propane Hot Rod @ SEMA
November 13th, 2009 — CNG, SEMA, ford, propane, trucks
AMP=D’s Electric ‘33 Ford Hot Rod @ SEMA
November 13th, 2009 — SEMA, electric, ford, plug-in
SEMA 2009 may have been one big blur, but it didn’t take long to find MPGomatic’s pick for car of the show. AMP=D’s ‘33 Ford exemplifies the cutting-edge hot rod spirit. It took the AMP=D crew just four weeks to mate a UQM electric motor (pumping out 660 foot pounds of torque) with a set of custom A123 lithium battery packs and stuff it into a Factory Five ‘33 kit.
2010 Ford Mustang V6 Review
October 3rd, 2009 — ford, review
MPG-o-Matic Ford Mustang V6 Review Summary:
When equipped with the standard 4.0-liter V6 engine, the 2010 Ford Mustang delivers a winning combination of style, handling, driveability, and in-cabin technology along with reasonable fuel economy. If you want a brand new factory convertible, the 2010 Mustang is the sole choice among the Detroit Three’s retro pony cars.
Ford Fusion Hybrid Review – Part II – Improving MPG
July 5th, 2009 — ford, hybrid, review
In the second part of our Ford Fusion Hybrid review, we’ll take a look at how the Fusion Hybrid’s innovative Smart Gauge dashboard display can be used to increase fuel economy.
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review
July 2nd, 2009 — ford, hybrid, review
MPG-o-Matic Ford Fusion Hybrid Review Summary: The Ford Fusion Hybrid sets a high mark in the growing four-door sedan hybrid segment with its capability to cruise under electric power at speeds up to 47 miles per hour (MPH). When driven under the right conditions, the Fusion Hybrid achieves remarkable fuel economy. Just as importantly, this car makes no compromises, with plenty of technology, style, and comfort.
Think that the American auto industry isn’t capable of producing a world-class hybrid? Think again. The Ford Fusion Hybrid takes the crown among the current crop of stealthy hybrid sedans.
