Green Machine

14 responses to “Green Machine”

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   goofy comparison

   Feb 3, 2006 at 7:03 pm

   Great Stuff. You Too

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   Snorri Thor

   Feb 3, 2006 at 7:04 pm

   oh my god, that´s one kick ass vehicle!!!

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   The Rocketeer

   Feb 3, 2006 at 8:12 pm

   I want one…

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   caring bulb

   Feb 3, 2006 at 8:18 pm

   Is this an electric car ? It looks like an Ariel Atom tho, and as far as I know that isn’t electric. And if its converted it’s a shame to destory a good Atom 🙁

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   Telstar Logistics

   Feb 3, 2006 at 9:57 pm

   Looks a little… drafty.

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   Mikey720

   Feb 4, 2006 at 1:25 am

   I second Franky’s idea of this being reminiscient of the Ariel Atom, if its anywhere near as fast and nimble, you are one very very lucky driver! 🙂

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   !MimosaMicheMichelle!

   Feb 4, 2006 at 4:27 am

   Looks like a FUN, FUN ride!!!

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8. 

   boring fact

   Feb 4, 2006 at 12:04 pm

   as the exhaust emits expanding streams of daisies..have fun, vrrroooom ~ ~ peace!

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   jurvetson

   Feb 6, 2006 at 6:11 am

   great visual… =)

   Franky et Mikey: It is an Ariel chassis, modified to take an electric motor… so it does 0-60 in 3 seconds (friction limited by the tires).

   Telstar: quite drafty! side view

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    sbove

    Feb 8, 2006 at 5:48 pm

    coverage of my recent test ride here:

    http://www.bookofjoe.com/2006/02/worlds_first_el.html

    and here:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/stephenbove/sets/72057594060847211/

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11. 

    karl.simpson

    Aug 26, 2007 at 3:31 pm

    You realize all the car nuts who see this are green with envy. The good kind of course :o).

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    jared

    Jun 25, 2008 at 4:43 am

    Amazing.

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13. 

    tierradelfuego99

    Jul 31, 2008 at 5:25 pm

    This car is called the Wrightspeed X1. It was "assembled" by Ian Wright (an early Tesla Motors employee) from an Ariel Atom 2 "glider" (no engine) and an EV powertrain called an AC-150 from AC Propulsion (from San Dimas, CA). Ian describes it as a "proof of concept" vehicle, as he has no plans to put it into production.

    The car can reach 60 mph in 3.07s, it has a top speed of 112 mph, and an incredible energy (fuel?) efficiency of 175 mpg equivalent. There is no doubt in my mind that electric vehicles are the future of high performance cars.

    Steve, did you get to drive it? If so, lucky you!

    BTW, thanks for sharing.

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    jurvetson

    Jul 31, 2008 at 5:53 pm

    Thanks for the details….

    Yes… here’s the video:

    

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