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06-20-2013, 03:31 PM
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Fat Charlie
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Stupid idea, electrifying the street. Nobody would go for that.
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Manual neutral engine off.100% @
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Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%
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Well, yes, I guess that is simpler, and probably better than bumper-car technology, which has other limitations...
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Fat Charlie
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Now, bumper-car technology is a great idea. Everyone's bumpers could be piezoelectric generators!
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Manual neutral engine off.100% @
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MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%
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Bumper cars FTW! Grid powered and Fender benders a thing of the past!
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Gramps
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People already play bumper cars on the highway... I do not want to encourage that!
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