Looks like a refinement of GM's "The Lean Machine"...

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Looks like a refinement of GM's "The Lean Machine"...

Larry J — 5/1/2006 12:28:25 AM (archived)

from the 1980s.

Here are a couple links:

3 Wheelers

3 Wheel Cars: Primary Factors That Determine Handling & Rollover Characteristics

Like many ultra high mileage vehicles, the one you showed could meet the needs of a lot of people but aren't viable for others. I wouldn't have one in Colorado because my car has to be able to meet all of my needs, not just when the weather is good. In sunny climates, CLEAVER could be terrific. Most of the year, it could meet my needs. However, it makes no economic sense for me to have a "good weather" and a "bad weather" vehcile. Plus, the weather has a way of going from good to bad very quickly here.

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"Clever Car" -- the future of automobiles (whether you like it or not) - SDF - 4/29/2006 1:05:04 PM
- Three wheelers tend not to be very stable. - David F Mayer - 5/1/2006 6:18:40 PM
  - Ah, come on, you know that problem has been solved (n/t) - SDF - 5/2/2006 1:42:53 PM
    - How? (n/t) - DFM - 5/2/2006 2:10:53 PM
      - Didn't you used to tack a "PhD" to the end of your name? - SDF - 5/3/2006 1:29:30 AM
        
        How did they solve the 3 wheel instability problem? (n/t) - DFM - 5/3/2006 6:13:59 PM
        
        Answer to your question is in the picture... - alcaray - 5/3/2006 10:27:52 PM
        
        video of Clever Car - SDF - 5/4/2006 3:14:49 AM
        
        The first video is only 1.5 MB - SDF - 5/5/2006 2:33:43 AM
        
        can't do it from work - and I have dial-up at home. (n/t) - alcaray - 5/4/2006 9:37:28 PM
- Looks like a refinement of GM's "The Lean Machine"... - Larry J - 5/1/2006 12:28:25 AM
  - GM's "The Lean Machine"... and others - SDF - 5/1/2006 1:47:19 PM
- Except that I can't afford it at the moment... - Mary Anne - 4/30/2006 4:38:13 PM
  - Hey Mary Anne....... - Lindy - 4/30/2006 10:21:53 PM
  - Only a prototype for now - SDF - 4/30/2006 5:17:15 PM
    - Volkswagon has already set the standard - SDF - 4/30/2006 5:50:52 PM
      - Wow...thanks. - Lindy - 4/30/2006 10:30:48 PM
- I saw a car that kinda looked cool - R.L. - 4/30/2006 12:46:32 PM
- Not so hot if you have kids and stuff to haul. - Tom Brosz - 4/30/2006 1:53:18 AM
  - I'm sure there will always be full-sized cars available for those who need one (n/t) - SDF - 4/30/2006 2:21:20 AM
- Excellent for commuters in large cities - Lindy - 4/29/2006 3:24:01 PM
  - That *is* the model with the passenger seat in the back (n/t) - SDF - 4/30/2006 2:20:23 AM
    - Where do they sit? - Lindy - 4/30/2006 3:04:14 AM
      - Behind the driver, with feet on either side, like a motorcycle - SDF - 4/30/2006 3:35:47 AM
    - I think the passenger has to be able to fit in a carseat :) (n/t) - SDG - 4/30/2006 2:48:34 AM
- Fuel economy = 188 miles per gallon equivalent - SDF - 4/29/2006 1:21:59 PM
  - re: Fuel economy = 188 miles per gallon equivalent - SDG - 4/29/2006 2:36:42 PM
    - re: Fuel economy = 188 miles per gallon equivalent - SDF - 4/30/2006 12:56:49 PM
      - Clever Car series - SDF - 4/30/2006 1:57:04 PM
  - Fuel your car at home - SDF - 4/29/2006 1:25:54 PM

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