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Old 12-19-2008, 03:30 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Old 12-19-2008, 05:56 PM   #2 (permalink)
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there is a lot to be desired in terms of safety features for the 3 wheeled vehicle. Likely, it would need to cost a bit more and be a bit heftier to get tip top crash test ratings
Well, technically 3 wheels make it a motorcycle under US law, like the Aptera, so it's exempt from the usual automotive crash standards.

But I get your point.


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