Inflatable Electric Car!
After several years of big is better with trucks seemingly getting so large as to nearly take up two lanes, the trend may be shifting with a new found focus on environmentall friendly options. The buzz is building about electric and hybrid cars, most of which would be crushed in an accident. Enough to make any potential buyer hesitant. However, an interesting press release was posted yesterday from a company called XP Vehicles based out of the Bay Area that will begin selling a sub $5000 inflatable, electric car! Yep, that's right inflatable. The company claims that the car implements NASA technology and is completely safe. I think I'll let others do the "beta" testing for this one. Apparently the electric car ships in two boxes and takes two people about two hours to assemble and will be available in late 2008. From the website: (what was that about driving off a cliff? I'm waiting for the youtube videos on this one)
So, what is the big deal about our cars over any other EV?
* Prices start under $3000.00.
* You can drive them off a cliff, a few times in a row, and be OK.
* They have motors on every wheel.
* They can fold up (“flat-Pack”) for shipping
* They can carry lots of stuff.
* They have issued patents on them.
* They all have iPOD holders.
* They plug into your house.
* You can charge them without an extension cord.
* Stay Tuned.. More revelations weekly…
Filed under Electric Cars by on Sep 15th, 2007. 
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