New green technology is becoming more of a necessity as every year goes by, and though hybrid cars are starting to become more popular, Americans have been slow to adapt to this new technology. A new invention out of the Middle Tennessee State University, though, promises hybrid car technology without having to buy a new car.

For five years, Dr. Charles Perry has been working with MTSU students to create an electric propulsion system that doubles a car’s fuel economy and can be installed for a reasonable price. He showed off a prototype of the system in a YouTube video which was posted to the MTSU YouTube channel a little less than two weeks ago. Already, they have four pending patents, and MTSU is exploring their options in commercializing this new technology.

Up until now, Americans as a whole have wanted better fuel economy, but at the same time, they have been wary of electric and hybrid cars. Maybe it was the price or technical bugs. Maybe they believed that buying a hybrid car would limit their options, or maybe they just hated the notion of trading in their powerful truck for an itty-bitty hybrid. Up until now, the idea has been to make whole new cars and make them appealing to the public, but with this new system from MTSU, drivers can have their car cake and eat it too. They can keep the car they love and upgrade its fuel economy for as little as $3,000.

It will probably be awhile yet until these systems are available for purchase, but if you are looking for a more fuel efficient vehicle now, Approved Loan Store wants to help! Fill out our secure online auto loan application here, and keep up with the latest auto news by liking Approved Loan Store on Facebook, following Approved Loan Store on Twitter, and subscribing to Approved Loan Store on YouTube!