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Can current technology produce a 100 mpg car?

Absolutely, according to this article in Popular Mechanics. [1]  Would Americans buy such a car, if available?  That’s an entirely separate question, according to the article.

BTW, Smart already sells a 60 mpg vehicle [2]. That’s the desiel version, though.  The gas version gets you only 40 mph. [3]  Here are stats on a few of the tiny cars now available, according to CNN.Money. [3] 

                   Smart ForTwo      Mini Cooper      Toyota Yaris
Base price    <$15,000                $17,450          $10,950 MPG                 40                           31                  37
Seats                2                             4                    4
Luggage space  5.3 cu. ft            5.3 cu. ft.       12.8 cu. ft.

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