Jay Leno’s green garage

Leno’s garage has a solar roof putting out 54 KW so it’s off the grid during the day. The video features early electric cars, some from 1909, as well as steam cars. Leno clearly loves his cars and is highly knowledgeable about them. Interesting, some of the early electric cars could go 100 miles [...]

The 170 mph steam car

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This svelte steam powered car was created using salvaged parts (including tea kettles) and is capable of achieving speeds of 170mph!

A mix of contemporary technology and Victorian steampunk sensibilities, the vehicle is more than 7.5 meters long and 1.7 meters wide. It has a 13,000rpm two stage engine, and can produce over [...]