# This is what happens when you floor the accelerator - Shannon Odell

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Podcast: [TED-Ed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ted-ed-7859430)
Published: 2026-06-14T05:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Explore the differences between how a car’s internal combustion engine and an electric vehicle’s induction motor use fuel.--In 2015, two men drove a Volkswagen across the US on just over 100 gallons of fuel. Their 81-mile-per-gallon performance doubled the car’s estimated fuel rating, and set the record for the lowest fuel consumption ride of a diesel car. The duo were experts in techniques that maximize fuel efficiency. So, how did their strategy save fuel? Shannon Odell explores what’s going on beneath a car’s hood.Lesson by Shannon Odell, directed by Kevin Herrmann, AIM Creative Studios.This video made possible in collaboration with Speed & ScaleLearn more about how TED-Ed partnerships work: https://bit.ly/TEDEdPartnerA special thanks to Daniel Sperling and Shima Nazari who provided information and insights for the development of this video.Support Our Non-Profit Mission----------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdPatreonCheck out our merch: http://bit.ly/TEDEDShop----------------------------------------------Connect With Us----------------------------------------------Sign up for our newsletter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletterFollow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/TEDEdFacebookFind us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdTwitterPeep us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/TEDEdInstagram----------------------------------------------Keep Learning----------------------------------------------View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/this-is-what-happens-when-you-hit-the-gas-shannon-odellDig deeper with additional resources: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/this-is-what-happens-when-you-hit-the-gas-shannon-odell#digdeeperAnimator's website: https://aimcreativestudios.comMusic: https://soundcloud.com/aim-music----------------------------------------…

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