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Old 11-26-2008, 09:33 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Here's a video somebody put together of celebs talking about their electric cars - Including the Forkenswift!



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Old 11-26-2008, 10:31 AM   #2 (permalink)
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That's weird.
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Old 11-26-2008, 09:32 PM   #3 (permalink)
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kewl vid!
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Old 11-26-2008, 11:43 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I was trying to sell my City-el due to charging problems with 1 battery not charging, and drawing from the other 3. An owner of an identical City-el came over, test drove it and liked it. Finally got to the cash/trade point.

I almost split a gut laughing: wanted to trade an EV Metro! When I was through snickering and saying 'no thanks', I bought a big charger the next day to zap the whole circuit. Case solved. Metros are great, but I don't want to be a Hollywood star!
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Old 11-27-2008, 09:28 AM   #5 (permalink)
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I almost split a gut laughing: wanted to trade an EV Metro! When I was through snickering and saying 'no thanks',
You didn't want to join the elite brotherhood of the EV Metro!?!?!?!

Was it a home converted one? If it was a Soletria, I would have taken it on the spot!


PS: Every new EV Metro owner gets a free video of him talking about the car - instant fame!
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Old 11-27-2008, 10:44 AM   #6 (permalink)
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cool video Ben, thanks for posting.
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Old 11-27-2008, 01:11 PM   #7 (permalink)
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You didn't want to join the elite brotherhood of the EV Metro!?!?!?!
I haven't gotten the Metro handshake perfected......


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