06-09-2015, 03:19 PM
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The P5 is the first in a series of 26 prototypes, codenamed P5 through P30 that will be developed for a variety of testing and validation purposes.
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They're just getting started not building cars.
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06-09-2015, 03:21 PM
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06-10-2015, 01:45 AM
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06-10-2015, 02:55 AM
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I am very interested. I wonder what other engines could attach, how reliable it is, how much it would cost for a canopy/cabin, and how shifting works. All the other videos I found lacked English, or details.
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06-10-2015, 05:33 AM
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Did they lack in music, as well?
Sid-by-side two-seaters aren't the future; this is the future:
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06-10-2015, 01:14 PM
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From that press release:
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The P5 is the first in a series of 26 prototypes, codenamed P5 through P30 that will be developed for a variety of testing and validation purposes.
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06-10-2015, 02:32 PM
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The Chinese competition is the only reason I still hold out hope for these things. Normally the Chinese stuff is banned from US sales but because this is a motorcycle and not a car it is much easier.
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06-11-2015, 07:13 AM
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The Chinese competition is the only reason I still hold out hope for these things. Normally the Chinese stuff is banned from US sales but because this is a motorcycle and not a car it is much easier.
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Yea, but don't forget about parts availability and quality. Hard to come by with something like that.
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06-11-2015, 10:08 AM
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Yea, but don't forget about parts availability and quality. Hard to come by with something like that.
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We've got that covered: I'm making custom car parts with a 3d printer
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Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
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06-13-2015, 07:22 PM
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I think they are only making prototypes.
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