Last Update 1/1/2014
XR3 Hybrid Diesel / Electric Reverse Trike Plans Built Vehicle (available now in Phoenix, AZ - USA)
The new XR3 Hybrid by Robert Q. Riley Enterprises -
Mr. Riley says this will be offered in kit form in the near future with a separate body kit and a frame kit to help speed construction, but there are no plans at this time to sell it as a complete ready to ride vehicle. Here's what he says about it:
"The XR3 Hybrid is a super-fuel-efficient two-passenger “personal mobility vehicle” (PMV) that achieves 125 MPG and performance like a conventional automobile. The design of the XR3 Hybrid focuses on existing technology and a vehicle “personality” that makes conserving energy a fun driving experience. It showcases the design ideas explored in Robert Q. Riley’s book, Alternative Cars in the 21st Century.
At a maximum weight of just 1200 pounds, this high-performance design combines lightening-fast acceleration, a maximum speed of 85 mph, and fuel economy on the order of 125 mpg. Its clam-shell canopy and three-wheel platform boldly differentiates the XR3 from conventional passenger cars. The vehicle’s hybrid power system, turbocharged diesel engine, and low curb weight are the main ingredients of its 125 mpg+ fuel economy and excellent performance.
Acceleration equal to that of a conventional car and a maximum speed of 85 mph make the XR3 Hybrid equally at home on freeways and surface streets. Advanced safety features of a production XR3 Hybrid will include occupant protection and crash avoidance systems. Enabling technologies already exist, and nothing new has to be invented."
Plans available now on DVD. Here's a video about his design I found on the web -
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