xr3 plug-in hybrid

xr3 plug-in hybrid



the xr3 is a plug-in hybrid car that is designed to be built by the user. the two-seater is capable of achieving
225 miles per gallon with a combination of battery power and diesel engine. the car has only three wheels
and weighs only 1480 pounds. the lightweight design allows the car to accelerate rapidly with a top speed
of 80 miles per hour. however this car isn’t available at the local dealer, instead users buy plans to the
vehicle and build it themselves. the design is simplified so that anyone with common buildings skills can
duplicate the design. the plans also educate users on how to improve their mileage, conserving energy in
the process. the unusual design of the car is intended to turn heads and signify the car’s uniqueness.

http://www.rqriley.com/xr3.htm










nate db
10.07.09  
8
Front looks like an ugly VW Karmann Ghia, but everything else looks cool. Couldn't find constructino cost estimates on website. Cool idea. I'd buy/build one.
therris   10.07.09
its rubish
fantomas   10.07.09
I agree with nate, the front does look ugly. Great idea otherwise!
dave   10.08.09
I'd certainly drive one if I had one.
Daniel   10.08.09
Back to the Future meets Blade Runner!!!
me   10.08.09
This looks a better idea to me:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/video/2009/oct/08/carver-tour-germany-black-forest
thomas gravemaker   10.08.09
So 'anyone with common building skills' is expected to have a fiberglass casting shop in their garage?
KG   10.08.09
Very sci-fi from the 80s :)
MJW   10.09.09

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