Eaton, in conjunction with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), has announced the results of the annual SAE Supermileage competition held at Eaton’s Proving Grounds in Marshall, Michigan. Université Laval from Quebec, Canada, achieved 2,098 mpg with its student-designed and built vehicle that met the strict competition criteria of a single occupant, and a one-cylinder, four-cycle engine.
Two other college teams achieved more than 1,000 mpg. The competition, held June 4-5, is in its 36th year, and is part of SAE’s effort to encourage students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
The winning team at the first Supermileage competition in 1980 achieved 558 mpg.
