Seasons change and so ends the summer of 2011. It began with BITW Technologies meeting US Senator Richard Lugar. We had a great discussion about energy Independence and how BITW Technologies is working to show the benefits of Diesel power and efficiency in automobiles. BITW Technologies was also represented in the One Gallon Challenge, held in Boston Mass. George Voll drove the VK from Indiana to Massachusetts to compete in the fuel economy rally. The route was approximately 100 miles and included rural and urban sections. The downtown city traffic of the Metropolitan Boston proved to be tough on the competitors. The goal was 100 MPG, yet the highest result was 88.88 MPG by the BITW Technologies team. Close behind where the Dirigo and Roopod.
As usual, the team has done a lot of testing, using various lubricants to evaluate which type yields highest MPG results.
Another Test!
More miles to go.
Another Test!
More miles to go.
The team met with a 4H group in Corydon,IN to present the VK and talk about energy Independence and Diesel Power. This was a good opportunity to expose students to Bio Diesel and methods to acheive high efficiency in vehicles. The meeting was very enjoyable and many thoughtful questions were asked by both the 4H members and their parents.
Jack McCormack shows MAX to a Cub Scout Pack
The team had a special visitor in August, Jack McCormack and MAX. MAX is a special built two seat Diesel Powered sports car that Jack planned to enter into the Progressive Automotive X-Prize competition. Ultimately, Jack pulled out of the competition, but has since continued to improve max by rebuilding the body with more aerodynamic components, which have improved his efficiency into the 100MPG range. MAX is popular everywhere Jack takes it. This past week, George and Jack have driven to a Mother Earth News event in Pennsylvania to show the cars. During the trip, between Cincinnati and Columbus Ohio, the VK got 93 MPG and MAX got over 110 MPG, travelling at 45 MPH in a steady rain. Probably wasn't very comfortable for Jack, as MAX is an open roadster. We like what Jack has done with MAX which is more proof to show that Diesel Power can reduce fuel consumption and help America to become energy independent.
At the Mother Earth News conference
