tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8638433.post-43452886037676744762007-12-19T10:57:00.000Z2007-12-19T12:57:17.484Z<a href="https://protected.hostcentric.com/rqriley/xr3.htm">The XR-3 plug in hybrid</a> is a self build project that promises between 100 and 225 miles per gallon (US gallons, US=3.785411784 Litres- UK=4.54609 Litres, according to <a href="http://www.nwml.gov.uk/Content.aspx?SC_ID=35">this page</a>). You can pre-order the instructions, $170 for the basic set, $200 for the deluxe version with lots of data on a dvd. There are plans to produce body and chassis parts within the year for those of us who aren't so adept at laying carbon or glass fibre.<br /><br />via <a href="http://jalopnik.com/cars/alternative-energy/xr+3-diesel+electric-hybrid-kit-car-now-a-reality-build-your-own-335325.php">Jalopnik</a><br /><br />Technorati tag: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Green+Transport" rel="tag">Green Transport</a>Ianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08707094729743408936noreply@blogger.com