03-04-2013, 12:14 PM
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Toyota's iRoad concept...
...revealed at 2013 Geneva Motor Show. A compact emissions-free active tilt-lean trike personal mobility concept. Less than three feet wide, the enclosed cabin and tandem seating style PMV has all of the requisite tech, Bluetooth connectivity, sat-nav and in-car entertainment. Equipped with lith-ion powerpack and two in-wheel motors gives it an estimated single charge/ 30 mile range. Likey!
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03-04-2013, 12:16 PM
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...very similar to Nissan's own active tilt lean - Land Glider. |
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03-04-2013, 08:23 PM
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Right, two things that are interesting: the i-Road is just 33" wide and it has a top speed of 28MPH. Also, the i-Road has only partial side windows.
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03-04-2013, 08:31 PM
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...beats walking...
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...both remind me of up-right, self-propelled coffins.
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03-04-2013, 10:10 PM
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^^^ Always so cheerful! ^^^
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03-04-2013, 10:16 PM
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The Dragula reminds me of a coffin. But that's probably just me. :/
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03-05-2013, 01:22 AM
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after riding Piaggios MP3 I have been of the opinion that this is the way of the futur for personal transport only covered and electric. This is what Toyota has done, now if they can improve on the range. The top speed has to be compatible to the MP3 at around 140kph. I think they are onto something add a roll cage, airbags and make it affordable then I think this would be a winner.
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03-06-2013, 09:50 AM
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03-06-2013, 10:07 AM
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...both remind me of up-right, self-propelled coffins.
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It's brilliant! The whole bloody mess is contained and already in a container that would fit in most burial sites. 
On a serious note... not sure how comfortable I would be with a steering wheel. Usually when I'm holding a steering wheel and the vehicle is leaning over, really bad things happen shortly after.  |
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03-06-2013, 08:30 PM
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Okay, this is unexpected - the i-Road steers with the rear wheel - here's a video:
AOL On - Watch the Toyota I-Road Turn and Lean
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