Comments on: NO MORE GAS Personal Electric Vehicle http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/ Green design & eco innovation for a better world Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:48:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: ann pyle http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-88222 ann pyle Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:59:12 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-88222 The car is cute. But $36,000.00? How much does this thing realy cost to build? I sat down and figured what I would spend in a year driving my SUV. It costs me less to keep the gass hog for a few years more ( I spend $100 a week at 52 weeks a year for a grand total of $5,200.00 per year). Please creat somthing green that compares to a scooter or a motorcycle in price. The car is cute. But $36,000.00? How much does this thing realy cost to build? I sat down and figured what I would spend in a year driving my SUV. It costs me less to keep the gass hog for a few years more ( I spend $100 a week at 52 weeks a year for a grand total of $5,200.00 per year). Please creat somthing green that compares to a scooter or a motorcycle in price.

]]> By: RoyLofquist http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-82856 RoyLofquist Wed, 28 May 2008 16:26:55 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-82856 Dear Sir, Apparently the biggest drawback of electric automobiles is their limited range. If the batteries were easily replaceable, 5 to 10 minutes with special equipment, then service stations could stock charged batteries for exchange. Regards, Roy Lofquist Dear Sir,

Apparently the biggest drawback of electric automobiles is their limited range.

If the batteries were easily replaceable, 5 to 10 minutes with special equipment, then service stations could stock charged batteries for exchange.

Regards,

Roy Lofquist

]]> By: Inhabitat » TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY: First Tesla Store Open in LA! http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80693 Inhabitat » TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY: First Tesla Store Open in LA! Tue, 06 May 2008 16:41:12 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80693 [...] world domination by electric vehicles, of all shapes and sizes. We would hope, however, that most REVs perform as well, and look as distinctly cool, as the [...] [...] world domination by electric vehicles, of all shapes and sizes. We would hope, however, that most REVs perform as well, and look as distinctly cool, as the [...]

]]> By: Phoghat http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80215 Phoghat Thu, 01 May 2008 11:55:24 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80215 No, can't buy it. Limited range $36k? Buy an aptera hybrid. It has all the advantages of the NmG none of the drawbacks PLUS has a range of 600miles and it costs less. No, can’t buy it. Limited range $36k? Buy an aptera hybrid. It has all the advantages of the NmG none of the drawbacks PLUS has a range of 600miles and it costs less.

]]> By: Artgod http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80143 Artgod Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:44:33 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80143 $36K - I don't think so. Get it around 15k and then I'll buy one. And also work on that body style looks like something Dr Seuss would drive. $36K – I don’t think so. Get it around 15k and then I’ll buy one. And also work on that body style looks like something Dr Seuss would drive.

]]> By: jamesguz http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80142 jamesguz Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:40:46 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80142 Aren't those the same cars that were used in Austin power's glodmember? Aren’t those the same cars that were used in Austin power’s glodmember?

]]> By: fjdkljasdfla@hotmail.com http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80141 fjdkljasdfla@hotmail.com Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:36:27 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80141 For 40,000$ it should fly like the jet sons. For 40,000$ it should fly like the jet sons.

]]> By: Sam Lowry http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80117 Sam Lowry Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:27:09 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80117 The Jetsons? Sorry, but I don't get that one at all. The things in the Jetsons are aircraft. This looks more like something from the movie "Brazil." The Jetsons? Sorry, but I don’t get that one at all. The things in the Jetsons are aircraft. This looks more like something from the movie “Brazil.”

]]> By: Sam Lowry http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80116 Sam Lowry Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:20:02 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80116 Re: "Looking like it’s dropped straight out of an episode of The Jetsons...": Sorry, but I don't see The Jetsons at all. It looks a lot more like a vehicle from the movie "Brazil." Re: “Looking like it’s dropped straight out of an episode of The Jetsons…”: Sorry, but I don’t see The Jetsons at all. It looks a lot more like a vehicle from the movie “Brazil.”

]]> By: thisstinks http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80100 thisstinks Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:43:18 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80100 I am 6'3" tall. This thing would work better for me as a SHOE, rather than something that I want to surrender my knees to. 75 mph? I wonder what it looks like after an 18 wheeler cuts it off with a sudden lane change? I am 6’3″ tall. This thing would work better for me as a SHOE, rather than something that I want to surrender my knees to.

75 mph? I wonder what it looks like after an 18 wheeler cuts it off with a sudden lane change?

]]> By: dudewhat http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80078 dudewhat Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:10:41 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80078 The reason this will not sell well is because of the $36,000 price tag. People are not going to pay more $ for less vehicle. The reason someone buys an economy vehicle is because they want to save money. They are not willing to pay the price of 2 cars for 1 motorcycle sized car. The reason this will not sell well is because of the $36,000 price tag. People are not going to pay more $ for less vehicle. The reason someone buys an economy vehicle is because they want to save money. They are not willing to pay the price of 2 cars for 1 motorcycle sized car.

]]> By: tuckiller http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80061 tuckiller Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:42:33 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80061 How would it fare in any crash? And how long does a charge last? How would it fare in any crash? And how long does a charge last?

]]> By: Hockey Ref http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80058 Hockey Ref Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:30:09 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80058 I was sold until I saw the $36K price. I think half that price would be too much for a one-seater that only goes 25-30 miles at a time. Even with gas prices going through the roof there are much better options among regular vehicles. Nice try, though. I was sold until I saw the $36K price. I think half that price would be too much for a one-seater that only goes 25-30 miles at a time. Even with gas prices going through the roof there are much better options among regular vehicles. Nice try, though.

]]> By: duncan12 http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80055 duncan12 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:18:02 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80055 I don't get it. This is the Corbin Sparrow, first available in 1999 for around $10,000. 75 MPH, 30 miles on a charge... exact same vehicle: http://www.corbinsparrow.com/ Unfortunately, the corbin company declared bankcruptcy and I don't think the vehicles are being manufactured. Perhaps this is a licensed copy? I don’t get it. This is the Corbin Sparrow, first available in 1999 for around $10,000. 75 MPH, 30 miles on a charge… exact same vehicle: http://www.corbinsparrow.com/ Unfortunately, the corbin company declared bankcruptcy and I don’t think the vehicles are being manufactured. Perhaps this is a licensed copy?

]]> By: spoodidiy http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80054 spoodidiy Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:55:41 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80054 This should be built in China for about $5000, and retail for less than $10K. If the Chinese can build a Chevy knock-off (the Cherry) - a whole car - for $20K, I bet they can build this for $5K. This should be built in China for about $5000, and retail for less than $10K.

If the Chinese can build a Chevy knock-off (the Cherry) – a whole car – for $20K, I bet they can build this for $5K.

]]> By: drig http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80052 drig Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:44:16 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80052 this car has been around for years an is nothing new. Myers bought the rights to the failed sparrow car a few years ago. I was able to sit in this 2 years ago at the Cleveland auto show and while cool, its pretty poorly made. In fact, it felt like something little tykes would make. this car has been around for years an is nothing new. Myers bought the rights to the failed sparrow car a few years ago. I was able to sit in this 2 years ago at the Cleveland auto show and while cool, its pretty poorly made. In fact, it felt like something little tykes would make.

]]> By: jamesj http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80050 jamesj Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:25:07 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80050 Don't you guys recognize this car? It's the Corbin Sparrow. These were made in Hollister CA from 1999-2002 until the company went bankrupt. Myers must be the new owner. They used to sell for $14-17K. I owned one - it created quite a stir everywhere I drove it! See www.corbinsparrow.com for more info... Don’t you guys recognize this car? It’s the Corbin Sparrow. These were made in Hollister CA from 1999-2002 until the company went bankrupt. Myers must be the new owner. They used to sell for $14-17K. I owned one – it created quite a stir everywhere I drove it! See http://www.corbinsparrow.com for more info…

]]> By: gulp35 http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80048 gulp35 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:44:37 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80048 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corbin_Sparrow good job guys... this car failed once... it will fail again. not saying that it isn't good in concept, but really... I am getting tired of all these concepts. when are the engineers going to take over the green car market from the Designers and PR department? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corbin_Sparrow
good job guys… this car failed once… it will fail again.

not saying that it isn’t good in concept, but really… I am getting tired of all these concepts. when are the engineers going to take over the green car market from the Designers and PR department?

]]> By: whipdaddy http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80023 whipdaddy Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:28:53 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80023 0-60 in 5 seconds getting 92 mpg! http://www.carzi.com/2008/04/27/the-ale-by-fuel-vapor-technologies-gets-92-mpg/ 0-60 in 5 seconds getting 92 mpg!

http://www.carzi.com/2008/04/27/the-ale-by-fuel-vapor-technologies-gets-92-mpg/

]]> By: Matt http://inhabitat.com/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/comment-page-1/#comment-80009 Matt Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:12:16 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/#comment-80009 Minneapolis is home to a pizza shop that delivers in these delightful little electric cars. I'm pretty sure they deliver in these year-round. Oh, and they wear super-hero suits, which is both hilarious and endearing. http://www.galacticpizza.com/9.html In response to Nick, a motorcycle license might well be required by state statute. I suspect anyone who rides would agree that this is an absolutely great consideration. Being the smallest vehicle on the road requires a very different attitude and awareness. Acquiring a motorcycle license is relatively easy. Rider training courses are offered in many large cities at minimal cost (they typically provide a mo') and the courses often finish with the riding portion of the exam. Minneapolis is home to a pizza shop that delivers in these delightful little electric cars. I’m pretty sure they deliver in these year-round. Oh, and they wear super-hero suits, which is both hilarious and endearing.

http://www.galacticpizza.com/9.html

In response to Nick, a motorcycle license might well be required by state statute. I suspect anyone who rides would agree that this is an absolutely great consideration. Being the smallest vehicle on the road requires a very different attitude and awareness. Acquiring a motorcycle license is relatively easy. Rider training courses are offered in many large cities at minimal cost (they typically provide a mo’) and the courses often finish with the riding portion of the exam.

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