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Old 07-06-2010, 11:28 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Ultravan as a Dymaxion?

I saw an Ultravan for the first time last weekend.

It seems to be fairly aero. It is made out of aluminum and supposedly fairly light.

Some google image pics:











After cleaning up the body, get rid of the awning and A/C, it might make a reasonably aero shape. Maybe drop a VW TDI in there.

This could be somewhat close to a Dymaxion type vehicle. Except for rear wheel steering, which is better left alone.

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