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vfx · 11-10-2007, 04:49 PM

OK I guess I should specify US release.

Venturi is not US compliant and besides they ae limiting production to 25 cars that's not a real car. Tesla up to 20 already. If they were to sell them and not crash em' they would nearly be at Venturi's entire run.

Pheonix
You are probably right about Pheonix. I have seen 2 running prototypes and they too have delayed until next year http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/08...at-least-2008/ and I won't mention the cost of the cars.

Commutercars
I can't count any car that comes as a KIT. http://www.commutercars.com/

UEV
hmm. the jury is out on them. They act like a kit car as I have followed them for many years. We have learned a lot about crash testing from Tesla and we have learned the EVs have special requirements. Since each crash cost Tesla $500K (300 for car + 200 for the service) I can see why it's a big deal for a tiny car company to get front, back, and side collisions approved. I would think UEV would at least post this. http://www.universalelectricvehicle.com/

Miles
Is making NEVs http://www.milesautomotive.com/index_ie.php Is a real car coming from them?

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vfx Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ca Posts: 1,784	OK I guess I should specify US release. Venturi is not US compliant and besides they ae limiting production to 25 cars that's not a real car. Tesla up to 20 already. If they were to sell them and not crash em' they would nearly be at Venturi's entire run. Pheonix You are probably right about Pheonix. I have seen 2 running prototypes and they too have delayed until next year http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/08...at-least-2008/ and I won't mention the cost of the cars. Commutercars I can't count any car that comes as a KIT. http://www.commutercars.com/ UEV hmm. the jury is out on them. They act like a kit car as I have followed them for many years. We have learned a lot about crash testing from Tesla and we have learned the EVs have special requirements. Since each crash cost Tesla $500K (300 for car + 200 for the service) I can see why it's a big deal for a tiny car company to get front, back, and side collisions approved. I would think UEV would at least post this. http://www.universalelectricvehicle.com/ Miles Is making NEVs http://www.milesautomotive.com/index_ie.php Is a real car coming from them? __________________ . . . . . . The world loves to be deceived.