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SuperTrooper · 06-27-2008, 10:18 AM

I love the concept, but I don't see how a car weighing less than 600lbs could pass US federal safety standards. Even a Smart fortwo weighs in at 1800+ lbs.

Unless they could somehow classify it as a motorcycle.

06-27-2008, 10:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
SuperTrooper Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Auburn, NH Posts: 451 Wicked Wanda - '99 VW Beetle GLS 90 day: 29.59 mpg (US) Green Monster - '99 Ford Explorer Sport 90 day: 16.73 mpg (US) Dad's Taxi - '99 Honda Odyssey EX 90 day: 24.23 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I love the concept, but I don't see how a car weighing less than 600lbs could pass US federal safety standards. Even a Smart fortwo weighs in at 1800+ lbs. Unless they could somehow classify it as a motorcycle. __________________