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Trikes are hot like things that are hot
It’s not all that often that you come across something truly new and cool, but for me, this is one of those times. There’s not much information that I can find on this reverse trike concept, which was built at the Volkswagen Design Center in California, but from what I can see, it’s definitely something I’d want to drive.
This trike acheives a fantastic 10hp/lb power-to-weight ratio by attaching a 125 hp, 113 ft-lbs 1.6 liter engine to an incredible like and nimble 1200 pound frame. The 6-speed can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 5.7 seconds and tops out at 125 mph (which could be better, but I imagine the aerodynamics on this thing aren’t all that hot).
The Best of the Milan Well-Tech Awards
Myers Motors‘ ‘No More Gas (NmG)’ personal electric vehicle is guaranteed to make head turn in the street, if those heads can turn that fast: it can reach 75mph on electricity alone. Drivers benefit too, as they can use the carpool lane without needing to pick up additional passengers.
See the full round-up at www.inhabitat.com
Porsche Vs Mayor of London
Undoubtedly automobiles contribute to world carbon dioxide levels and global warming. Even pessimists who do not believe in global warming/think that it is overstated would concede that automobile congestion is becoming intolerable and efficient public transport systems can in many cases provide a sensible alternative. However, the 'solution' of taxing high emissions cars not only appeals to those of an environmental conscience but also to leftists who associate so called gas guzzlers with the wealthy.
So on which side do the politicians lie? The ongoing saga of Porsche Vs London Mayor Ken Livingstone over the issue of increasing the London Congestion Charge to £25/day brings into question the former Labour minister's environmental reasoning.
The motoring press:
The Environmentalists:
Porsche GB:
Whatever peoples' views of gas guzzler taxes, it must be noted that governments have paid a disproportionate amount of attention to motoring related taxes. Yet low-cost flights continue to flourish, homes still lack basic energy saving measures, coal fired power stations continue to be built etc. France makes use of an excellent train network and has very few internal flights compared to the UK as a consequence, despite being a larger country. Governments must take a more balanced approach to environmental protection and recognise the advances automotive manufacturers have made for there is growing scepticism among the mass public.
Finally an electric 3 wheeler that at some point I will be able to afford, maybe
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