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Richard230

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Toyota I-Road
« on: March 04, 2013, 10:05:52 PM »

Toyota apparently is flipping out a bit:  http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/more-info-on-the-electric-toyota-i-road-motorcycletrike.htm

I see this more as an attention-getter and concept vehicle.  I can't imagine that there is much of a market for the Toyota i-Road.  It has been done several times before, with both IC and electric motors, and you sure don't see very many enclosed two or three-wheel one or two passenger vehicles on the road.  I doubt Toyota could sell more than a few hundred i-Roads and that would hardly make any economic sense for such a large auto company. I think their engineers and designers are just having fun. It kind of looks cute though, but I wouldn't want to ride one in heavy traffic.
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Re: Toyota I-Road
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2013, 05:46:58 AM »

This report includes more details, a press release and a cute video showing several cars running around a town in Europe (at least that is what it looks like to me).  The vehicle uses a lithium battery that gives a range of 30 miles and each front wheel has its own 2 kW motor.  So stay off the freeway and stick to golf courses. :D  http://www.autoblog.com/2013/03/04/toyota-i-road-leans-its-way-into-the-city-w-video/
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