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Actually, I think rear wheel steering may be a non-starter. Driving this at highway speeds could be scary
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I've driven forktrucks and rear wheel steering is required for these, but they take quite a while to get used to, and the faster you go, the harder they get to control.
But, maybe they have a progressive power steering that can handle this?
I like their (general) objectives:
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1. Use the least amount of energy possible for every kilometre traveled.
2. Cause as little pollution as possible during manufacturing, operation and recycling of the car.
3. Use materials available as close as possible to where the car is built.
4. Use materials that can be recycled again and again.
5. Use parts and materials that last as long as possible.
6. Be simple to understand, build, and repair.
7. Be as safe as possible to drive.
8. Meet the standards and regulations applicable to traditional cars.
9. Be buildable in small quantities so we don't have to wait for it to become more widely accepted before we can begin manufacturing it for the public.
10. Be mass-producable so it can be built more economically once it becomes more widely accepted.
11. Be affordable.
12. Be visually appealing.
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These could apply to any car!
Fuzzy video of actual prototype:
Gallery of pictures on Jalopnik