http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 6:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 6:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_q3D0qp0So]]>Apr 28th 2008 6:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/
Indeed, the original video seems to show an uglier version of the smart fortwo (or the Mitsubishi 'i'), but what's with the 3-wheel version?

Back To The Future, revisiting European cars from the 50s with a third headlight and the 3-wheeled 'bubblecars' as produced by BMW and Isetta - only electric.

Not everyone will like the design of either of these cars and certainly not everyone can afford a Tesla (once they actually start building them for retail - see: auto vapourware), but there are companies like ZENN and Think! who have not-totally unattractive electric cars on the market now. ]]>Apr 28th 2008 8:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/]]>Apr 28th 2008 7:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/
Tesla is out there taking the fight, if only they could roll the Roadsters out faster]]>Apr 28th 2008 7:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/
A $20,000 electric trike with a roof. Um. No thanks. I prefer to be on a true motorcycle when I tip over. It can be electric, though.]]>Apr 28th 2008 7:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/
But don't take it the wrong way - I'm with you on the ridiculous part. And on the electric motorbike. Something decent to replace a smoky 50cc, without looking like I'm squatting on a toilet with handlebars.]]>Apr 28th 2008 7:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/
IE the safety requirements for motocycles are basically non existance compared to cars. THATS why they are either 3 wheeled OR NEV's

Once you go "car class" its far too expensive.

Alas while I LOVE this triac (I happen to love how it looks) its still about TWICE too expensive.

Its just not going to work till they can do it for under $10k :-(

Unless off course they ca get 400-500 miles range then $20-$30k can work since it CAN then be used as a primary vehicle.

all I need is 70miles and I can replace 95% of my gas usage per year. The car would be FREE in 3 years if it were $10k just in gas savings.]]>Apr 28th 2008 3:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 6:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 7:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 9:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 7:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 8:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9e/Futurama_ep64.jpg]]>Apr 28th 2008 8:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 8:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/
The first thing to break was "Le Transmission"]]>Apr 28th 2008 9:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/May 1st 2008 12:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/
A Triac is a type of SCR that are used in motor drives.]]>Apr 28th 2008 2:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/
I have been looking at electric motorcycles and bikes, but in Michigan that isn't practice for my commute. I work 48 on/72 off so I need to be able to carry clothes and food as well. This thing fits the bill.]]>Apr 28th 2008 8:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=13013842748]]>Apr 28th 2008 9:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 9:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/
Overall, gas boycott = epic fail.]]>Apr 28th 2008 11:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/
It just does not work when you MUST have it to survive and WE MUST have gasoline since there is no alternative.]]>Apr 28th 2008 3:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/
Seriously, what a waste of time. It's like saying "hey, everybody pay your electric bill a day later than usual." No net effect, whatsoever.]]>Apr 28th 2008 6:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 9:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 9:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/piezing-dress-generates-power-attracts-nerds-as-wearer-moves/

she can power the car on a long road trip!]]>Apr 28th 2008 12:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 6:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 9:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 9:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/At least this fugly triac does 120 and is a true example of that a little car thing should be/do.

Geez. You know what? Maybe I'm totally missing the point.]]>Apr 28th 2008 9:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 11:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/
YOUR point about buying this or the use civic being a shill statement is IRRELEVANT since I CAN NOT AFFORD $20grand NO MATTER HOW MUCH GASOLINE COSTS!

Know what I am looking to get? an under $2k Metro. At least when oil hits $8 a gallon I will be paying the same as I am paying right now.

Telling me hey this is better is meaningless if the better is literally OUT of my financial means.

I KNOW EV's are better! but at $20k its irrelevant. Just as irrelevant as the Tesla. $100,000 grand !

Even if gas was $10 a gallon I would not spend $100 grand in gas in my entire lifetime. Well close thats 400,000 miles and I put 300,000 on my jeep but that was when gas was under $1 a gallon.

I MIGHT do 400,000 miles in the next 20 years. You gonna find me a car loan with a 20 year payback and zero percent interest?? Will the Tesla even last 20 years? NIMH I think could Lithium I do not think will.]]>Apr 28th 2008 3:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/
4-wheel drive, like electric eggshells, (I mean cars) are only safe if evey one has one.

what good is being able to get decent traction in the ice if GrandMa crashes into the back of you with her Buick.

What good is this electric car with countless miles to the (whatever) if the crosswinds on the bridge turn it into diving bell?

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IE 4wd is WORSE on ice when it comes to the IMPORTANT PART ie STOPPING the damned things.

4wd means you can DRIVE when others can not but it also means you need to be AWARE of its weaknesses and you STILL have the same STOPPING problem as the non 4wd vehicles!]]>Apr 28th 2008 4:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 10:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 11:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 11:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 7:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 10:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 11:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 11:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 1:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 2:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/Apr 28th 2008 1:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/
Maentanence free and virtually everylasting.

THATS why I want an electric car.

The environment? thats a VERY nice bonus side effect of an electric car. ZERO pollution.]]>Apr 28th 2008 4:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/
Sure, the power plant's ugly smoke-belching smoke stack is further away from my house than the one sticking out from under the back of my gasoline car, but it does create pollution.]]>Apr 28th 2008 7:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/28/triac-the-highway-capable-three-wheeled-electric-car-available/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corbin_Sparrow
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3 wheels = exempt from car crash tests

70 mph in this trike = evolution in action]]>Apr 28th 2008 4:58PM