Only a prototype for now

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Only a prototype for now

SDF — 4/30/2006 5:17:15 PM (archived)

The official number for fuel economy is 2.5 Liters per 100 km (111 mpg) gasoline equivalent, and a range of 150 km (90 miles). I *have* seen better, and to be honest those compressed gas cylinders probably don't help. A lightweight plastic fuel tank containing ethanol, gasoline or diesel fuel would probably shave off another few hundred pounds of dead weight and increase fuel economy & range. Overall a very promising design, and definitely not ugly.

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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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