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RedDevil 09-18-2020 08:22 AM

Nobe EV trike
 
Remember the Nobe retro electric trike?

https://mynobe.com/wp-content/upload...-1024x688.jpeg

Back in 2017 and 2018 they were fundraising, but since they did not draw a lot of attention.

But they sought out Munro Associates and got them involved. As in building the thing for them...!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4OjSJrgn4A

Chances are this is really going to happen now.
I want one. If only, you know, circumstances...

samwichse 09-18-2020 10:34 PM

That's super cool from the front. The rear with the wraparound led light bar doesn't really match aesthetically, though. Also: woof. $39k for a three wheeler.

Still, I hope it actually gets made. As much as I want to like the FUV, it's a fair weather vehicle which doesn't cut it here.

freebeard 09-18-2020 11:21 PM

Side-by-side seating on three wheels always has this problem with proportions. The front end fares worse in a frontal collision, and the passenger is more vulnerable.

With Sandy Munro's input, FUV will probably get the tubular upper frame replaced with aluminum castings to enable a reasonable solution for doors.

wheelbender6 09-19-2020 06:19 PM

Cool. Reminds me of a cross between a BMW 2002 and an Alfa Romeo sedan.

MetroMPG 09-24-2020 08:44 AM

This deserves to succeed based on the styling alone.

It's gonna be expensive to fix when the owner backs into something though!

RedDevil 09-25-2020 06:26 PM

Sandy Munro literally begs Tesla to help them build the Nobe (and Arcimoto...)

towards the end of this item on his take on Battery Day:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkQga-mzO4Y

Wow. Okay...

freebeard 09-25-2020 09:52 PM

Big ol' :thumbup:

"So long and, Tesla, my number is in the book" sez the guy who asked for chassis castings and Tesla amazed him with how fast they iterated.

Arcimoto's most intractable problem is the tubular upper frame. I just hope when they go to castings they do a wide-body approach like the Celera 500L.

Xist 10-25-2020 02:39 PM

Model III money for a three-wheeler? :)

freebeard 10-25-2020 03:05 PM

Munro Assoc. and higher volumes will drive the price to the original $11.9K or lower.

Model 3 or Type III? Quoth DDG:
Quote:

2020 Tesla Model S, X, and 3 Prices Slashed; Free ...
/https://www.motortrend.com/news/2020-tesla-model-s-x-3-price-supercharging-details-photos/
Tesla isn't forgetting about its entry-level Model 3 sedan, either. It's business as usual for the $36,200 base model, but the entry-level Tesla witnesses a price reduction of $2,000 on other...

Tesla Cuts Prices Again. It's Not Good News. | The Motley Fool
https://www.fool.com/investing/2019/...good-news.aspx
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oldtamiyaphile 11-01-2020 12:40 AM

Really, really hoping this gets made, and made in RHD.

It's 3wd hub motors and good clearance make it great on sand and snow.

If it does come in at ~$12k this will make a perfect second car counter point to my Cybertruck.

If they're short enough, I can get three cars into my garage, so this would help there :)

oldtamiyaphile 11-01-2020 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetroMPG (Post 631781)
It's gonna be expensive to fix when the owner backs into something though!

Counter that with much less damage in case of a side swipe. When parking on a road I always try to park at a bit of an angle with the rear further out for that reason.

cRiPpLe_rOoStEr 11-01-2020 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelbender6 (Post 631468)
Reminds me of a cross between a BMW 2002 and an Alfa Romeo sedan.

That grille reminds me of what Andreas Zapatinas did at Subaru. And he had some previous experiences at BMW and Alfa Romeo too, even though he didn't take part on the development of the 2002.

samwichse 05-05-2021 07:08 PM

The Torch had an interview with Munro in re: this thing:

https://jalopnik.com/the-most-intere...hee-1846822284

The interior is just as amazing as the exterior.

cRiPpLe_rOoStEr 05-05-2021 08:26 PM

Would be interesting to try the hybrid approach on this design, eventually resorting to the engine and rear swing-arm assembly of some large scooter.

freebeard 05-06-2021 01:27 AM

Quote:

This is where we are maybe a bit different from other small guys, from the [Electra Meccanica] Solos, Arcimoto, and some other guys [that are shipping]. We are building a brand. The Nobe brand. We anticipate three models [a planned 200GT cabrio and 500 model, a four-wheeled mini-truck, have also been designed by Meelis Lillemets
https://jalopnik.com/the-most-intere...hee-1846822284

Here's where they redeem that side-by-side seating and steering wheel, add a fourth wheel.

edit: I watched the video. The camper interior sounds nice, but Aptera has the lift-back

cRiPpLe_rOoStEr 05-06-2021 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freebeard (Post 647579)
add a fourth wheel

Unless they could consider to do a reverse-trike with a front loading bay, similar to some older tricycles which used to be made in countries such as Germany or Portugal.


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