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Old 01-14-2010, 02:21 PM   #24 (permalink)
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Well, I'm a poor man.

How much is the cost ? I didn't see it on their site.
They're being very cadgy on their website. I don't see this as a production car in any way. It's a design exercise intended to show examples of weight savings that could be integrated into conventional automotive car design. I think they are trying to get their message "into the ether" via the media attention of the X-Prize. Nothing wrong with that.

I bet they are hoping to patent the transfer case :


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The rear transfer case acts as part of the driveline and the rear swing arm suspension
I *could* imagine them selling plans and/or kits to the public.

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