An Aerofex hoverbike

An Aerofex hoverbike is tested in the Mojave desert, California. Aerofex, a Manhattan Beach aerospace company, has developed a Star Wars style hoverbike that can fly nearly 30 mph and hovers inches above the ground.

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Hybrid Technology: Plug-In Retrofit Kit designed for mileage savings - YouTube

Powered by at least nine MTSU students' work since 2008, Dr. Charles Perry continues driving toward success in the development of the plug-in hybrid retrofit kit for any car.

Perry, who holds the Russell Chair of Manufacturing Excellence, and a five-member team saw gas mileage increase anywhere from 50 to 100 percent on a 1994 Honda station wagon retrofitted with laboratory prototype plug-in hybrid capability.

Learn more about the project.