100-mpg Car: MAX

Follow the progress of MAX, our fun and fuel-efficient DIY car that you'll be able to build for $10,000.


MAX Update No. 91: The Light Underbelly
By Jack McCornack
The tail end of MAX's bellypan (diffuser) gets tuft tested, and the attached video shows the results. This was the finishing touch that got MAX its 100 miles per gallon on the highway.
MAX Update No. 90: Why 'Real Old' Beats 'Old'
By Jack McCornack
The secret to good mileage is streamlining and light weight.

MAX Update No. 87: MAX at the Track
By Jack McCornack
MAX at its first autocross. Hey, it's a sports car, right?
MAX Update No. 83: Misers at the MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR
By Jack McCornack
The "High Mileage Car Show" at the latest MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR, and the pleasure of driving a fuel efficient car.

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MAX Updates
Follow our progress in the quest for 100 mpg through these blog updates.

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

Kinetic Vehicles
Find more technical details on MAX, including parts and plans.

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.

70 MPH, 4 Bags of Groceries and 100+ MPG!
This year’s Vetter Challenge brought out six entrants who broke the 100-mpg mark, including MAX.

MAX Photos Galore
Browse through numerous photos of the "Escape From Berkeley era" style of MAX.

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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