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MAX Update No. 37: Lessons in Aerodynamics from Wonder Woman
By Jack McCornack
Jack explores how to test how body changes affect aerodynamics, and looks for inspiration from Wonder Woman.
Our DIY Car: The Quest for 100 MPG
By Jack McCornack
Progress continues on MAX, the home-built, super-efficient car that you’ll be able to make for $10,000.
MAX Update No. 32: Why We Resigned from the Auto X Prize
By Jack McCornack
MAX Puts the “Ex” in X Prize.
MAX Update No. 33: Your Roof Ideas Wanted
By Jack McCornack
MAX needs an aerodynamic and easy-to-assemble roof. Plus it needs to look cool, be cheap, cost little, have a simple design and be reliable. No problem, right? So, do you have any ideas?

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The Pursuit of 100 MPG
Meet Jack McCornack, DIY car wizard.

MAX Photos Galore
Check out these photos of MAX, our high-mileage DIY car, to see its evolution.

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The Evolution of MAX, Part 1: Here Comes the 100-mpg Car
Without any whiz-bang technology, we’re building a superefficient car for the Auto X Prize competition. This article introduced MAX and our quest for 100 mpg.

The Evolution of MAX, Part 2: Our DIY Car: The Quest for 100 MPG
Progress continues on MAX, the home-built, super-efficient car that you’ll be able to make for $10,000.

MAX Wins 800-mile Race, without Gas
Using straight vegetable oil for fuel, Jack McCornack and MAX take the prize in the Escape from Berkeley race.

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