For that treehugger in us all---

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12/26/2007, 08:34 PM
geshaw30

For that treehugger in us all---

I've heard of this ride and had been wondering if it was actually going to be put into production. Seems so. 300 mpg, under 30k, and modest acceleration might make this the Prius for the next 10 years.

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/artic...part=passenger

Even if it never makes it to the street my frustration is that there are brilliant techno folks out there that can produce something like this yet the "Big Three" and the accompanying "Big Oil" manage to find a way to squash such ideas for the sake of the Almighty $$$$.

(But I can yell only so loud--I'm only getting 16 VX mpg's)
12/27/2007, 05:42 AM
Ldub

Looks like it's got VX looking seats. I like the foot pedals...too funny.
You could get great mileage & be protected from impact with other vehicles by driving UNDER a semi trailer during highway travel. (ala Clark Griswold):smilewink
12/27/2007, 08:26 AM
nfpgasmask

That's actually pretty sweet looking. Definitely futuristic. The Prius looks like a turd if you ask me, so this is great.

Bart
12/27/2007, 12:51 PM
VXD959

Sorry...Would not buy that thing if it gave me 1,000 miles per gallon...
(also, I work for an oil company...don't get me started on the ethanol issue...)

George: love your new avatar!
12/27/2007, 01:09 PM
geshaw30

Thanks Daniel. That's what happens to Sammi after she has moved around the house for a couple hours. Bulldogs help support the concept of "lack of motivation".
12/27/2007, 03:25 PM
Chopper

Are they paying royalties to Burt Rutan?? They should be. Corbin's Sparrow came "this close" to production. I've been waiting a very long time, for a single seat like this (I just don't give a damn about 300mpg...I want it to go like stink....and give me maybe 50mpg.) I'm a BIG fan of the "Atom." Less IS more.:smilewink:smilewink
12/27/2007, 04:15 PM
don moore

Just add some A/T tires and a 3" lift..hmmmmm;)
12/27/2007, 05:31 PM
Chopper

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chopper

Are they paying royalties to Burt Rutan?? They should be. Corbin's Sparrow came "this close" to production. I've been waiting a very long time, for a single seat like this (I just don't give a damn about 300mpg...I want it to go like stink....and give me maybe 50mpg.) I'm a BIG fan of the "Atom." Less IS more.:smilewink:smilewink

Something like a Lotus 7,for the twenty first century. Room for one (and a passenger, with puke bag, if they insist on goin' )
12/28/2007, 09:25 PM
VXIRONwoMAN

Quote:

Originally Posted by don moore

Just add some A/T tires and a 3" lift..hmmmmm;)

And rock sliders, skid plates and a roll cage!!!!!!! :p