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Kalistani Motors releases MOCO C-XVConcept Coupe tests limits of City MPG
Eshar Odufaray
November 30, 4456


The new MOCO C-XV, from Kalistani Motors aims at breaking the 38 mpg barrier

Designers at Kalistani Motors have released a new concept car with the aim of shredding the orthodoxy concerning Gasoline Engines.

Spokeswoman Katie Reynolds said at a press conference following the unveiling of the MOCO C-XV, KM's first concept car, "Kalistani Engineers have been struggling with this problem for years:  The vast majority of fuel efficiency is lost in the form of heat.  This problem was resolved by the development of electric and hybrid cars.  But all gas engines were, themselves, entirely limited by the 38 mpg barrier:  If you want to have a car that operates with the amenities that modern consumers expect in their cars, you had to sacrifice fuel efficiency.  But not anymore.  The MOCO C-XV is a full featured coupe which has been demonstrated to operate under normal conditions with a mileage rating of more than 60 miles per gallon, something that even the most efficient hybrids struggle to meet."

How does this coupe perform so well?  Reynolds described new technological advances which captured most of the engine's heat and returned it to the engine rather than allowing it to escape as superheated gas out the exhaust.  The returned heat for its part operates an electric power plant that operates the car.  So the gasoline which is used in the vehicle serves only to recharge the powerplant.  In this way, heavy batteries, gas usage and exhaust is significantly reduced, and the automobile performs as well as a standard gas engine, with much higher fuel economy.

"We have adapted heat cells that are designed to greatly reduce the weight of the vehicle.  Consequently, on the highway, you will see MOCOs traveling hundreds of miles on a single tank of gas, which is a mere 3 gallon tank, I might ad.  In the city, when coasting is not as reliable, and the engine remains active more often, fuel economy of more than 60 miles to the gallon is already a reality.  All while maintain heated seats, a full sound system, automatic doors, windows, remote start system, and so forth that consumers love in their cars.  We intend to begin building all MOCOs with this powerplant beginning in 4467."

The MOCO C-XV concept car is not for general sale, however, MOCO coupes built on this technology and this look will be the first to roll off the Company's new assembly line in the coming year.  New MOCOs are expected to begin selling at around 56,000 Rubles, which makes them fairly affordable even for the working class.  KM intends to create a coupe version, followed by a four door sedan.  When asked if there will be an SUV with this new engine technology included, Reynolds said flatly, "No.  We will not make an SUV."