The Royal Automobile Club recently sponsored a race to find which automaker could come up with the most fuel-efficient vehicle, and despite entrants from some of the biggest names int he business it was an electric vehicle from Gordon Murray Designs that drove away the winner. According to Forbes, the small two-passenger car completed the 57.13 mile course with an impressive 350 miles per gallon.

The Future Car Challenge included entries from Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes, but it likely doesn't surprise some people that Gordon Murray was victorious. The manufacturer has long been dedicated to trying to reduce the weight of cars through innovative means such as replacing steel parts with plastics or composites.

The winning car, dubbed the T.27, is completely electric and gets about 100 miles on a single charge. Though the mileage is comparable to other electric models such as the Nissan Leaf, the T.27's battery is much smaller, meaning it takes less time for it to fully charge, the publication reports. Not to mention, a smaller battery also means a smaller price tag.

Seeing electric cars on the road on a regular basis may still be several years off, but that doesn't mean that motorists can't practice a number of habits to make sure they save on gas. According to Edmunds.com, one of the best ways to save a significant amount of money at the pump is to curb aggressive driving. Actions such as accelerating easily and not braking so harshly can save you up to 37 percent at the pump.

Of course, getting behind the wheel of a fuel-efficient car is a good start as well. New Jersey State Auto Auction has plenty of gas-saving makes and models all at affordable prices. Sign up now.