http://www.physorg.com/news65163995.html

Oh no not Sir Clive again

I remember seeing something very similar about 20 years on TV.It was seen as revolutionary then failed to materialise as a viable product.

One thing that may cause a stillbirth or early death is that it is only a single passenger vehicle; even motorcycles can carry a pillion. There may be many, many cars carrying only one person most of the time, but convincing the market they can live without the capacity to carry at least their partner (or prospective partner, even an 'overnight' one) is fraught with difficulty.

Physfan

They spent $3 million to rediscover the BMW Isetta, a 3-wheel car built in the mid '50s using a motorcyle engine; it had a streamlined body that you entered by opening a door hinged on the front. I've got a photo of my mother admiring one at a dealership in Dachau, Germany in 1956. She thought it was real cute --- I think my dad convinced her it would be a deathtrap on American roads.

Here's a link to a 1958 model --- a slight devolution from the '56 model which looked like it had been styled by Messerschmidt.

http://www.carnut.com/cgi-bin/03/_image.pl...edge/edge64.jpg

My mistake, it CAN carry a passenger though it did not appear so on TV the other night. I wonder if it will make a bigger impression than the Segway (?) did. Our state police had a well publicised plan to buy Segways until the Road Traffic Authority with jurisdiction in that domain told the police they could not be used on footpaths. I laughed out loud! Sorry, I just wandered off in the recollection of our (Victoria in Aus.) police's wonderful record.

Physfan

I remember this design as well, it was a tilting chasis that 'leaned' into the turns just like a motorbike (actually saw film footage of it in motion), fully enclosed as the newly developed model, almost looks just like it did 30 years (or more) ago. Don't remember if there were any 'smart' hydraulics to control the leaning. But yes, it's stupid to spend a wad of money to research a 'proven' design, probably some young engineers that had no memories of such an idea in the first place. Biggest shame is that something 'new' like that will just cost too much to be practical or useful, although the gas milage being it's biggest benefit. In the USA, some company is producing a three-wheeled mini-car, consisting of a motorcycle rear setup & two wheels up front (tube chasis), with two seats, low to the ground & fast. It is not sealed from the elements & it costs out the yazoo! You can buy a regular compact car for half as much. Only way Joe Common could afford such if one could put it together as a kit (having half decent mechanic shop already on hand).

BRAVO! Now if they would just get it to market and quit wasting TIME! I WANT ONE!~! BMW gave up on their C1 concept in 2002.... I tried to buy one in Canada but the stupid transport officials would not allow it to be registered as a street vehicle.

The Iso (Isetta) came out half-a-century earlier, was even more practical and much better looking.
In size, weight and carrying capacity it was roughly the same and didn't need this "Tilting" magilla...

(Psst...) Ever get the feeling that British designers are absolutely determined (one way or another) to get this precious "TILT" technology into 'some' kind of transport - whether it's actually needed or not...? They don't give a dam whether it's in a train, a car or a motorbike...! Just so long as it's in there. And always, needless to say, at enormous cost...!

Seems to me the only thing "CLEVER" about this new streamlined "Wheelchair" is its fuel system... Frankly, a re-vamped Iso adapted to run on this new compressed-gas would call for pretty minor modification and provide a better, more appealing and therefore much more marketable vehicle.

Just take a look if you don't believe me... For people under 40 - John Prescott - (who probably doubt what I say and haven't even laid eyes on an Iso) - go to the link below.

http://www.microcarmuseum.com/tour/bmwisetta250.html

oh i like it just go a head but why with 4 whels i thinc it ll be more nedeed
just dont stop working god help all of you (Dvide from Eritrea) i like to send you my designs if you want it (pilatodavide@hotmail.com) i'm happy to see this technology1

think they could improve on the fuel consumption, 2.6 litres per 100 kms isnt that great for something so small light and streamline, my dad's diesel Peugeot 306 achives upto 3.5l per 100km and can seat 5 and has a full sized boot

That fast three wheelcar is built in Quebec Canada. The T - Rex is Canadian made. Thought I let you know.

Cars acutally designed by Messerschmidt:

http://www.pcsystems.com/messerschmitt/mess.html

How can i get in of these in the U.S. ?

I think the 3 wheeler is GREAT. I am always looking for something small, economical to buy, to run and to maintain... I wish people would consider coming up with something practical - no gimmicks (eg the dashboard of Smart) instead of all these ultra powerful and ultra bulky vehicles and family carrier, they need to consider the singledoms and the daily road travellers. This new concept is great! I first saw it under the 'Carver' label (Danes or some icelandic country), and it wowed me over completely. Go for it! And is there any chance of brining the price down...?

This looks like Sinclair's vehicle from about 20 years ago, but just improved a little. I remember them in heavy traffic. It looked small enough that a lorry could accidently drive over one without knowing it. I don't know how stable they would be on an open road with cross winds?

Here in France they have a small two seater with a tiny engine. OK for driving around town, easy to park but no good on a run. I think their top speed is something like 35mph.

This particular model, I have seen is a great concept that would revolutionize the vehicle and fuel industry. I have a great interest in this particular model. I believe if there was an opportunity to introduce this machine in the U.S. it would become very popular and also be made very marketable in the U.S. I would be very interested in demoing such the vehicle in my area the U.S. My phone # is (479) 426-4186. If this was demonstrated proplerly, it could make a positive impact in the auto/cycle industry. Again I wouold be very interested in this Idea!!!

It's a great concept. I first saw this idea at epcot center of Walt Disney World, Florida. G.M. had a display there since the early 70's. There just sat on the idea like the bunch of doodoo heads that they are; probably in bed with big oil.

The Carver is the real deal on this design and there is a project on the way called "Concept One" with some real good ideas for this technology. I just hope big oil doesn't kill this movement too, like so many others before.

it is the Carver!



look at www.carver-worldwide.com

Awh get a decent bike instead, have some fun while we still use gas :)