India, Aug. 5 -- Mileage is a big factor that Indians consider when they are out in the market for a new vehicle. So, what about a bike that will run for 176 kilometres on one litre of fuel? That dream could soon become a reality.

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Shailendra Shingh Gaur, an Allahabad University alumnus, has reportedly developed a 176 KMPL (kilometres per litre) engine and has received two patents for the technology.

According to a report by Live Hindustan, Gaur graduated from the prestigious institute with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in 1983. He was offered a job by Tata Motors in 2007, but he opted out.

Gaur worked at the Mechanical...