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Old 02-06-2008, 10:45 PM   #8 (permalink)
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The stories seem to indicate it isn't as up to safety standards as hyped. If this is the case, it could be a long time before we see it imported into the states.

And if you could fit the batteries in, you would really need to upgrade the suspension.
That was my impression from the start. I think their goal would be the minimum for EU compliance, which would make them below USA standards. I would think that a Nano would only qualify for a sub-35 MPH EV conversion, ala Zenn cars (http://www.zenncars.com/).

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