Epic Eco Cars

The Cal Poly Black Widow Gets 2,752 MPG (Take That, Prius!)

The Cal Poly Black Widow is unreal, my friends. I cannot believe that students at Cal Poly created a three-wheeled car that gets enough MPG to almost drive across the continental Untied States!

The Cal Poly Black Widow was developed for the Shell Eco-Marathon. Teams are challenged to developed gas-powered cars that get insane amounts of MPG. The team at Cal Poly is obviously going for the gold with their design. If you want tech details on the car, peep the excerpt below. 2,752 MPG...wow!

High-mpg Vehicles
Opportunity for the automotive industry to invest in the development of high-MPG vehicles like the Cal Poly Black Widow.
Eco-marathon Competitions
The rise of eco-marathon competitions presents an opportunity for companies and organizations to showcase and promote their eco-friendly innovations.
Student-led Engineering Projects
Investing in student-led engineering projects can lead to disruptive innovations like the Cal Poly Black Widow that push the boundaries of fuel efficiency and sustainability.

Industries Being Reshaped

Automotive Industry
The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of high-MPG vehicles by developing and manufacturing fuel-efficient cars.
Sustainable Energy Industry
The sustainable energy industry can support and collaborate with eco-marathon competitions to foster the development of energy-efficient transportation solutions.
Education Industry
The education industry can encourage and invest in student-led engineering projects that bring about disruptive innovations in various fields.
SCORE
2.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 39%
Activity 21%
Freshness 8%

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