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Old 07-15-2012, 03:49 PM   #433 (permalink)
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I hear what you're saying.

So far they are getting 100+ mpg with an ICE...!! Wow, huh?

As far as safety in your mind, is there a better way to build a safe vehicle that's easily put together by a DIYer?

Take a look at their YouTube channel (WIKISPEED crowd funding video - short - YouTube) and build log (WIKISPEED - WIKISPEED), it's interesting what they're doing.

I'm not saying it's the best idea but it's pretty darn cool.

Wayne
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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
It seems like the concept is a step backwards with respect to mass and collision safety.
The body-on-frame would add weight and anyone struck by this vehicle would be at greater risk for injury or death,as there would be compromises to progressive deformation and kinetic energy dissipation upon impact.
The additional mass would frustrate urban stop and go mpg potential.
The 'system' might also require a higher center of gravity.
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