• On CBSSports.com: Watch March Madness® Games Free Online
May 2, 2009 12:40 PM PDT

116: Get 80+ mpg from your hybrid!

by Brian Cooley
  • Font size
  • Print
  • 1 comment

The big week comes for Chrysler: bankruptcy and a shotgun marriage to Fiat, how you might get 80 mpg out of your current hybrid, and are four-cylinder engines on the way back for Mercedes and BMW?


Listen now: Download today's podcast


SHOW NOTES
The PAL-V flying car. How stupid.

The PAL-V flying car. How stupid.

(Credit: PAL-V)

BMW 650i convertible review and video

81 mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid--You can, too!

Scosche SolChat solar Bluetooth speakerphone

Cobtra BT-200: Bluetooth for the wet and muddy

Some heavy duty hybrid trucks

Brian Cooley is an editor at large who keeps his fingers on the pulse of consumers' attitudes toward tech. His specialty is CNET Car Tech videos, but, frankly, most people have seen him on the TVs at Costco (or in one of his '60s Fords or Fiats).
Recent posts from Car Tech Live Podcast
Car Tech Live Podcast 159: The latest Prius incident--a turnaround for Toyota?
Car Tech Live Podcast 158: Special from the 2010 Geneva auto show
Car Tech Live Podcast 157: Honda previews an electric trike for Geneva
Car Tech Live Podcast 156: S-class brings car tech to a whole new level.
Car Tech Live Podcast 155: Mustang, you're breaking our hearts!
Car Tech Live Podcast 154: Could Toyota have had a worse week?
Car Tech Live Podcast 153: How Toyota will fix its tech nightmare
Car Tech Live Podcast 152: Toyota's gas pedal issues accelerate
Add a Comment (Log in or register)
by hermitlife May 4, 2009 9:41 AM PDT
Back in 2006, "a group of five efficiency aficionados drove an unmodified 2nd generation version of the Prius to a fuel economy record of 109.3 mpg (US) over 1397 miles on a 'loop' of public roads in Pittsburgh, PA."
Reply to this comment
Subscribe to the Car Tech Live podcast

Subscribe to the audio podcast via RSS
Subscribe to the video podcast via RSS

Subscribe to the audio podcast via iTunes
Subscribe to the video podcast via iTunes

advertisement

About Car Tech Live Podcast

Every Friday, car nut and tech aficionado Brian Cooley runs down the latest news in the ever-evolving integration between cars and technology. Meanwhile, Wayne Cunningham and Antuan Goodwin drive the newest car in the CNET barn, going over its cabin tech with a fine-toothed comb, checking out off-the-line acceleration, and trying not to crash.

Send us e-mail at cartech@cnet.com.


Add this feed to your online news reader

Car Tech Live Podcast topics

More on Car Tech Live
Car Tech home page
Car Tech blogs on Crave
Car Tech forum
Car Tech on CNET TV
All new car reviews
Auto Show coverage
The hosts of Car Tech Live
Brian Cooley Brian Cooley has a fleet of late '60s cars so he's well aware that great motoring exists happily in the absence of silicon--car technology only impresses him when it's great. See profile
Wayne Cunningham Wayne Cunningham On the cutting edge of tech coverage, Wayne began his journalism career writing about the Web in 1995. Although he has covered many areas of technology, he considers the Car Tech beat the best yet. See profile
Antuan Goodwin Antuan Goodwin gained most of his automotive knowledge the old fashioned way, by turning wrenches in a driveway. From drivetrain tech and performance to car audio installs and cabin tech, if it's on wheels, Antuan is knowledgeable.
Car Tech Weekly newsletter
Car Tech Weekly newsletter Delivered on Fridays. Driving home the latest car tech reviews, shopping advice, and discussions. Subscribe free

Podroll
When you're not listening to Car Tech Live, here's some other great podcasts to try.
Car Talk
MotorWeek
Other CNET podcasts