Binghamton University students build a supermileage car

The car, designed and built by University students, was a purpose-built race car designed to achieve the best possible fuel mileage. It is a three-wheel vehicle (two in the front, one in the back) and has a fiberglass body, which makes the car look like a bobsled. The car is very sleek and aerodynamic. The heart of the car is the engine. It was converted from a flathead to an overhead valve design. Also, the engine was converted from carburetion to fuel injection. These two main modifications increased the efficiency of the vehicle significantly. The vehicle recently competed with international teams from all around the world. They were able to obtain 1321 miles per gallon, a new record for Binghamton, easily doubling past results. This year’s team of students will modify the current car and we expect the team to achieve 1500-1600 mpg at this year’s competition.

DeFleur makes lasting impression on Binghamton University campus

Energy initiatives on MTA agenda
The agency responsible for transporting millions of New Yorkers through the darkest tunnels has seen the light.

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Carole Currie: Youths’ Green Eggs and Jam go a long way
A friend asked me the other day if I thought when we were teenagers, we were as connected as young people are now to their communities through tutoring, food drives, fundraisers and volunteer projects designed to help other people.

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Tivoli Fest to be held
ELK HORN/KIMBALLTON — This year’s annual Tivoli Fest, held May 29-30, will not only be a celebration of Elk Horn’s Danish heritage, but a celebration of the town’s birthday.

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Jerseys from recycled bottles
Nine teams competing in the World Cup will be wearing environmentally friendly jerseys made from recycled plastic bottles.

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DeFleur makes lasting impression on Binghamton University campus
In the 20 years since Lois B. DeFleur first stepped onto the Binghamton University campus as its president, student enrollment has climbed, endowments have increased seven-fold, and the physical campus has grown by more than a dozen buildings, including a Downtown Center.

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