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The '''Avion''' is a prototype [[sports car]] that achieves over |
The '''Avion''' is a prototype [[sports car]] that achieves over {{convert|119|mpgUS|L/100km}} driving on interstate highways in real world conditions. |
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The Avion is based on |
The Avion is based on the concept that fuel economy is largely determined by minimizing drag, rolling resistance and weight and matching gear ratio to the required horsepower. The Avion uses existing automotive components, an existing high-efficiency automotive diesel engine and marries them to a lightweight aluminum frame and highly [[automotive aerodynamics|aerodynamic]] composite body. |
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The Avion was an official contender in the [[Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize]].{{cn|date=September 2024}} |
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The Avion was an official contender in the [[Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize]]. After approval by the prize officials the Avion documented a drive from the Canadian border to the southern border of Washington State, north of Portland, Oregon, averaging 113 miles per gallon at average speed of over 60 miles per hour over 250 miles. The Avion was the first car to achieve the prize goals and the prize officials chose not to award the $10 million prize. Since the subsequent contests rules were written to favor battery-powered cars, the Avion withdrew from the contest. |
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In 2010, the Avion was driven from the Canadian border to the Mexican border without refueling. This was sponsored by [[Goodyear Tire Company]]. The Avion averaged 119.1 miles per gallon using 12.4 gallons of fuel for the entire trip. Thus resetting the 1986 Border to Border fuel economy record at 119.1 mpg real world fuel economy. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The Avion was built by Craig Henderson and Bill Green after they graduated from [[Western Washington University]] in Bellingham, Washington, where they had studied at the [[Vehicle Research Institute]]. The prototype was completed in 1984, and entered the Three Flags Econo Rally driving from the Mexican border to the Canadian border and was displayed in the [[Expo 86]]. During the 1986 contest the Avion set a [[Guinness World Record]] for at 103.7 mpg.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.futurecars.com/blog/general-car-blogs/x-prize-profile-avion-car-company |title=Automotive X-Prize Profile: Avion Car Company |publisher=Futurecars.com |date= |accessdate=2009-10-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090217202359/http://www.futurecars.com/blog/general-car-blogs/x-prize-profile-avion-car-company |archive-date=2009-02-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
The Avion was built by Craig Henderson and Bill Green after they graduated from [[Western Washington University]] in Bellingham, Washington, where they had studied at the [[Vehicle Research Institute]]. The prototype was completed in 1984, and entered the Three Flags Econo Rally driving from the Mexican border to the Canadian border and was displayed in the [[Expo 86]]. During the 1986 contest the Avion set a [[Guinness World Record]] for at 103.7 mpg.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.futurecars.com/blog/general-car-blogs/x-prize-profile-avion-car-company |title=Automotive X-Prize Profile: Avion Car Company |publisher=Futurecars.com |date= |accessdate=2009-10-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090217202359/http://www.futurecars.com/blog/general-car-blogs/x-prize-profile-avion-car-company |archive-date=2009-02-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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In 2010, Henderson drove the Avion from The Canada border to the Mexico Border averaging 119.1 real world miles per gallon of diesel and without refueling, resetting his record from 1986.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sherman |first1=Don |title=Homegrown: The homebuilt 1980s hot rod with 119 mpg |url=https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/homegrown-the-homebuilt-1980s-hot-rod-with-119-mpg/ |website=Hagerty.com |access-date=2 September 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Return Of The Avion Car |url=https://www.forbes.com/2010/09/15/autos-prius-volt-technology-avion.html |website=Forces.com |access-date=2 September 2024}}</ref> |
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When the car was designed the plan was to manufacture the Avion in limited quantities as a [[kit car]] for the car enthusiast market. The reality of starting a company with essentially no capital, and limited experience, made the task too difficult to start production. |
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The car was used as a primary vehicle for many years, and participated in many parades and was always a big hit. |
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Henderson later drove the Avion from [[Bellingham, Washington]] to [[Portland, Oregon]], achieving 113.1 mpg.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gagné |first1=Luc |title=Avion sets new mileage record at 119.1 mpg... or 1.975 L/100 km! |url=https://www.auto123.com/en/news/avion-sets-new-mileage-record-at-1191-mpg-or-1975-l100-km/41235/ |website=auto123.com |access-date=2 September 2024}}</ref> |
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The car is now on display at the [[San Diego Air & Space Museum]] as of October of 2023. |
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As of October 2023, the car is on display at the [[San Diego Air & Space Museum]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Special Exhibit Spotlight: The Avion Car |url=https://sandiegoairandspace.org/newsletters/article/artifact-spotlight-the-avion-car#:~:text=The%20Avion%20Car%20holds%20a,gallons%2C%20averaging%20119.1%20per%20gallon |website=San Diago Air & Space Museum |access-date=2 September 2024}}</ref> |
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Although not a commercial success, the Avion proves the seemingly impossible is possible with fuel economy well over 100 mpg. |
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== Vehicle == |
== Vehicle == |
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The car was designed to be manufactured in small volume using existing automotive components as a kit car. It features a lightweight composite body of highly aerodynamic design with [[butterfly doors]] attached to an aluminum frame. |
The car was designed to be manufactured in small volume using existing automotive components as a kit car. It features a lightweight composite body of highly aerodynamic design with [[butterfly doors]] attached to an aluminum frame. The Avion can run on regular diesel or biodiesel.<ref>{{cite web |title=From Washington to Mexico on 12.4 Gallons Of Diesel |url=https://www.wired.com/2010/09/avion-canada-to-mexico/ |website=Wired |access-date=2 September 2024}}</ref> |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://www.100mpgplus.com/ The official Avion site] |
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* [https://archive.today/20141113020720/http://www.bellinghamherald.com/102/story/600216.html ''Bellingham Herald'' article] |
* [https://archive.today/20141113020720/http://www.bellinghamherald.com/102/story/600216.html ''Bellingham Herald'' article] |
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* [http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/concept-car/ ''New York Times'' blog article] |
* [http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/concept-car/ ''New York Times'' blog article] |
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Latest revision as of 20:40, 23 October 2024
| Industry | Automotive |
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| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Craig Henderson Bill Green |
| Headquarters | Bellingham, Washington, United States |
| Products | Avion |
The Avion is a prototype sports car that achieves over 119 miles per US gallon (1.98 L/100 km) driving on interstate highways in real world conditions.
The Avion is based on the concept that fuel economy is largely determined by minimizing drag, rolling resistance and weight and matching gear ratio to the required horsepower. The Avion uses existing automotive components, an existing high-efficiency automotive diesel engine and marries them to a lightweight aluminum frame and highly aerodynamic composite body.
The Avion was an official contender in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize.[citation needed]
History
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The Avion was built by Craig Henderson and Bill Green after they graduated from Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, where they had studied at the Vehicle Research Institute. The prototype was completed in 1984, and entered the Three Flags Econo Rally driving from the Mexican border to the Canadian border and was displayed in the Expo 86. During the 1986 contest the Avion set a Guinness World Record for at 103.7 mpg.[1]
In 2010, Henderson drove the Avion from The Canada border to the Mexico Border averaging 119.1 real world miles per gallon of diesel and without refueling, resetting his record from 1986.[2][3]
Henderson later drove the Avion from Bellingham, Washington to Portland, Oregon, achieving 113.1 mpg.[4]
As of October 2023, the car is on display at the San Diego Air & Space Museum.[5]
Vehicle
[edit]The car was designed to be manufactured in small volume using existing automotive components as a kit car. It features a lightweight composite body of highly aerodynamic design with butterfly doors attached to an aluminum frame. The Avion can run on regular diesel or biodiesel.[6]
Notes
[edit]- ^ "Automotive X-Prize Profile: Avion Car Company". Futurecars.com. Archived from the original on 2009-02-17. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
- ^ Sherman, Don. "Homegrown: The homebuilt 1980s hot rod with 119 mpg". Hagerty.com. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Return Of The Avion Car". Forces.com. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ Gagné, Luc. "Avion sets new mileage record at 119.1 mpg... or 1.975 L/100 km!". auto123.com. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Special Exhibit Spotlight: The Avion Car". San Diago Air & Space Museum. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ "From Washington to Mexico on 12.4 Gallons Of Diesel". Wired. Retrieved 2 September 2024.