Comments on: Build A 100 MGP Car & Win $10M

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sat, 24 May 2008 19:29:25 +0000

I read similar article also named A 100 MGP Car & Win $10M – The Auto Writer – Automotive News, Views, and Fun Stuff, and it was completely different. Personally, I agree with you more, because this article makes a little bit more sense for me

By: MattK

MattK — Mon, 19 May 2008 13:13:05 +0000

I’m with everyone who is concerned about safety. MPG is important, but not at the expense of passenger safety. Though the Smart car did fairly well in crash tests, I don’t want to ride in any car where I’m so vulnerable.

By: Car l

Car l — Mon, 19 May 2008 04:24:39 +0000

My biggest worry on these small cars is the safety. Steve (above) makes a good point on how they might improve that, but it still seems to come down to it, less metal means less chance of coming out alive. Before I pt my wife or kids in one I would want to be sure there is a chance of them walking away from an accident.

By: steve shoap

steve shoap — Sun, 18 May 2008 02:29:36 +0000

My idea for a safer small car will allow for a very small vehicle that is safe. A very small and light vehicle is a good way to get to 100 mpg.

Kinetic energy is proportional to mass. Wind resistance is proportional to cross section. Friction loss is proportional to engine and drive train size. Acceleration is inversely proportional to mass for a given engine power.

Smaller and lighter cars get better mpg. With added crumple zones, they can be safe. With side and rear bumpers, the car doors and trunk can be used only to keep out the wind and rain. They can be thin aluminum.

safersmallcars.com

By: steve shoap

steve shoap — Sun, 18 May 2008 02:29:35 +0000

My idea for a safer small car will allow for a very small vehicle that is safe. A very small and light vehicle is a good way to get to 100 mpg.

safersmallcars.com

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By: driving course

driving course — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:44:36 +0000

I hope this provides an added impetus to the OScar Project – I’ll be rooting for them.