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File under Electrical Special-Bikes Ecology
Author: Mike Werner
Location: Normandy, France
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Via: Gizmodo
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Many of you will have heard of, and seen videos, of the amazing Dutch vehicle, the Carver {link}. With its motorcycle-like handling and performance, but car-like safety, the carcycle was seen by many as the answer for future transportation. On top of all the environmental things, it's just pure fun {link} !!!!
Today, we see the birth of the VentureOne. VentureOne is a car/motorcycle/trike, based on the Carver technology, designed with help of BMW DesignWorks and produced/marketed in the USA.
VentureOne will be available in three different models, 2 hybrid versions and 1 fully electrical.
With fuel consumption of 100 mpg, speeds exeeding 100 mph and some 6 seconds for 0-60 mph, the VentureOne looks really promising. (D)riving range is 300-350 miles for the hybrids, and 120 miles for the electric version.
Factor in a reasonable price (around US$ 20.000 - down from other hybrid models ranging in the 50's), this vehicle may just see a commercial success.
With today's gas price rising into the stratosphere, with pollution norms gaining stricter levels never attained before, a transportation device that pollutes very little, uses less gasoline and looks really cool is not too much to ask.
Driving (or riding) this contraption is very much like riding a motorcycle. It's like riding a big Honda Goldwing, with a Hayabusa engine and a Ducati styling.
Check the BBC video of the original Carver {link}, and you'll see it's really the feel (and fun) of a motorcycle. But since you're in a cage, you have the added safety (and comfort) or a car.
Looks like a winner to me. Where do I sign up? Will you trade in my BMW ?
Click here to access the VentureOne website.
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1) OldGuy said on:
(19/02/2007 20:37:03 GMT)
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http://www.oldguy.usThumbs down
Granted it's aesthetics are much better than the Carver. But the sole reason for for a sporty trike is RIDING. And a max 300 mile range just isn't enough. Oh, and that US$20,000 price...fat chance. If it ever goes into production it will cost much more. You just can't produce a limited production vehicle for that low a price. It's a high priced, fancy looking commuter. And that's a shame.
2) Mike Werner said on:
(19/02/2007 21:00:15 GMT)
email:Mike Werner | website:
http://motorbiker.org
Look at the video... it's FUN, Fun, FUN Yeah, 20K is a lot of money, but if you're going to buy something special, like the Can-am Spyder, or the KTM 4 wheels, you'll be spending more money, with less fun, and more pollution...
3) E Tiffany said on:
(30/01/2008 04:39:14 GMT)
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VentureOne - Maturity Of Hybrid Trikes
I think what OldGuy meant was that he believes that when the VentureOne trike is available for purchase it will cost a hill of a lot more than 20k. And he may well be right... but sure hope not. The Dutch-make Carver trike which utilizes the same tilting mechanism the VentureOne will be using does cost a lot lot more. So does a Harley or GoldWing converted to a trike... and also the really good TrikeTec trike, made in Germany. So... the advertised price of the VentureOne is fairly unbelievable. (Sigh.)
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