A car operates at maximum economy, gas-wise, at speeds between 25 and 35 miles per hour.
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The Google driverless car has only encountered two accidents. The first it was rear ended at a stop sign, and the second was when a human was behind the wheel.
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Students at MIT developed a wristband that can regulate your “thermal comfort”, which could possibly eliminate the need for central heating and cooling.
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Whale oil was used in automobile transmissions as late as 1973.
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Energy is being wasted if a toaster is left plugged in after use.
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A Citreon 2CV with an oil leak once travelled 500 miles through Italy after its gearbox was filled with bananas!
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A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full-sized oven.
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