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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by bwilson4web, Aug 5, 2015.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    #1 bwilson4web, Aug 5, 2015
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    That is just awesome!
     
    #2 snoctor, Aug 5, 2015
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    i'm picturing bob in tiedye t-shirt, bellbottoms and ponytail, hobbit?
     
    #3 bisco, Aug 5, 2015
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    And if you still did, you might be able to sell it, and buy a Tesla s70D.;)
     
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    3PriusMike Prius owner since 2000, Tesla M3 2018

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    I think if you drive it downhill fast enough to could get liftoff for a few feet.

    Mike
     
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    mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium

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    C'mon, this is hideous. This vehicle can't do more than 15 MPH before ripping the panels off the roof.
    With those 10 panels and parking in Arizona o New Mexico all day, it will be able to store some energy to spin a 72V electric motor not to far and not for to long.
     
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