What's greener than a Prius? The Algaeus, a Prius with algae fuel in the tank

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Remember Sapphire Energy, the company that uses algae to generate renewable gasoline? They's partnered up with "Fuel" director Josh Tickell for a 10-day, cross-country tour from San Francisco to New York City using a Prius that will burn some algae-based renewable gasoline along the way. If nothing else, this trip gives up a new entry for the list of frightening eco-words: Algaeus.

The Algaeus, pictured, does more than burn biofuel. It is a plug-in vehicle that has an additional battery pack and "an advanced energy management system." The press release announcing the trip (available after the jump) doesn't specify how the Algaeus will refuel with the biofuel as it drives across the continent, just that Sapphire Energy will providing the fuel. For more on the car,

[Source: Sapphire Energy]

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Specifications
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R:ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive
Tires F-R:255/35 R19 - 295/30 ZR19
Engine
Displacement cu in (cc):332 (5439)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 617(460) / 6500
Redline at RPM:7000
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:75(778) / 3250-5000
Type:V8, Supercharged
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in:183.3 × 75.1 × 49.6
Weight lb (kg):3897 (1768)
Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph s: 3.8
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km):13/18 (14.8)
Top Speed mph (km/h):207 (334)






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FEATURES

Transmission

* 6-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive and Floor Mounted Shifter

Steering

* Power Rack and Pinion Steering
* Tilt Steering Column
* Telescopic Steering Column

Suspension

* Adaptive Variable Suspension
* Independent Double Wishbone Front Suspension With Coil Springs and Koni(R) Shock Absorbers
* Independent Double Wishbone Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Koni(R) Shock Absorbers
* Rear Stabilizer Bar

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