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Join Date: Jan 2004
10-01-2007, 8:08 AM
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So the same technology that allows us to sink our boats with 4000lbs of water and burn tens of gallons of gas per day, is also helping us create lightweight/fuel efficient cars! That is awesome though. I wonder if we will see these things hit the mainstream soon? I remember a post a while back said they were going to cost $20k?
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Join Date: Mar 2003
10-01-2007, 8:40 AM
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That thing looks like a Bond car...press a button and watch the wings flip out on the side and take off. 300 mpg...I could go to work for 3 weeks on 1 gallon.
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Join Date: Apr 2002
10-01-2007, 8:49 AM
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What, no transom remote? Looks wild.
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Join Date: Aug 2006
10-01-2007, 9:16 AM
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pretty cool, but i wonder what one looks like when its been hit by a 2500HD going 65 mph...
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Join Date: Sep 2006
10-01-2007, 9:31 AM
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thats cool but i dont think that technology was built for wakeboarding exclusively by epic, i think i remember hearing that its been around just not used in wakeboarding boats
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Join Date: Aug 2002
10-01-2007, 9:36 AM
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I wonder if that thing can tow a boat and trailer.
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Join Date: Aug 2004
10-01-2007, 9:45 AM
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Nice- using products that contribute to Global Warming as a means to "save" the enviroment. Good marketing
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Join Date: Feb 2001
10-01-2007, 9:49 AM
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you know that the products that contribute to global warming are made by companies that sponsor your events, right?
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Join Date: Jun 2005
10-01-2007, 10:00 AM
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Joe: resin infusion is nothing new. Mabey his method (that I know nothing about) is somthing new. What method is Chris using can you elebroate on it.
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Join Date: Jul 2007
10-01-2007, 10:07 AM
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wow
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Join Date: Jul 2001
10-01-2007, 10:07 AM
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how much are they planning to try and sell this car for? I could see paying 12-15k because it is pretty small.
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Join Date: Jun 2005
10-01-2007, 11:36 AM
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Tim thats very generous of you. I think a Toyta Prius sells for like $26K I doubt your gonna get somthing that gets 300 MPG for less than a Prius.
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10-01-2007, 11:48 AM
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Very cool!
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10-01-2007, 12:19 PM
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Thats a crazy looking rig !
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Join Date: Jan 2004
10-01-2007, 12:41 PM
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I guess you didn't read my post, but in an old thread, Chris was saying about $20k.
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Join Date: Aug 2004
10-01-2007, 2:20 PM
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Hey Joe- I don't promote So Cal INT anymore. Not a fan of R Stocks but INT as a whole is a great organization....... Nice car EPIC has there- i'd love to check out thier boats though. Where/when are there some Demo days to check the ride???
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Join Date: Feb 2004
10-01-2007, 2:45 PM
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If only they could put a 300 MPG motor in a tow boat. Perhaps an Epic? Hmmmmmn........
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Join Date: Jul 2001
10-01-2007, 2:49 PM
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Leo, thanks, I missed that. 20k would be reasonable. Crash safety would be interesting to hear about too.
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Join Date: Jan 2004
10-01-2007, 4:43 PM
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The motor is a 37HP diesel and like a 12HP electric motor. Doubt that will push an epic!
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Join Date: Oct 2006
10-01-2007, 4:54 PM
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It might push it down a river.
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Join Date: Aug 2007
10-01-2007, 5:00 PM
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wheres the tower
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Join Date: Apr 2006
10-01-2007, 6:51 PM
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the plugin hybrid version costs 29,900 and the all electric version costs 26,900 according to aptera.com
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Join Date: Jan 2004
10-01-2007, 7:26 PM
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Ok, guess the 20k pricetag was off. Still not bad at under 30k. When will we start seeing them on the road?
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Join Date: Sep 2007
10-01-2007, 10:00 PM
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thats sooo cool!!!! 300mpg is INSANE!!!! more power to them
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Join Date: Mar 2002
10-02-2007, 6:27 AM
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I doubt that rig gets 300mph? Interesting concept for sure, but a true application on the road... huh uh. We have a smart car dealership just down the road from my work place. Whenever I see them trying to negotiate through traffic around here I cringe. They're as dangerous as a motorcycle with no ability to accelerate to avoid an accident. Your a sitting duck in what amounts to an eggshell.
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