The web was abuzz earlier this year over the three-wheeled flex-fuel hybrid VentureOne. After watching a video of this two-seater in action, it almost appears as if you’re surfing the road. According to TH, the “underlying concept is that as the vehicle corners, the front half (including the cockpit) tilts to counterbalance centrifugal force, much the way a motorcycle does, while the rear two wheels stay put.” So truly, you’re moving with the flow of the road. From the article,
“The VentureOne will come in three configurations: a 50 kW plug-in hybrid (350-mile range), a 100 kW plug-in hybrid (300-mile range), and a 40 kW all electric model (120-mile range). Both hybrid models will be ethanol compatible with a 20-mile pure EV range, and can be charged from a conventional 110-volt outlet. The fastest of the bunch, the 100 kW hybrid, will top out at 120 mph and do 0-60 in less than 5 seconds. All three will get the equivalent of over 100 miles per gallon.”
According to a late August press release, the company is on track to launch its first vehicles in the States sometime in 2009. Retailing for less than $20,000, it’s has already received strong press and high interest. Once again, just like the KillaCycle, the advanced batteries inside the VentureOne will be provided by A123Sytems.
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