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Kewet Buddy - a vehicle for Tracybeans

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by maggieddd, Jan 19, 2006.

  1. maggieddd

    maggieddd Senior Member

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    Forgive me if this was already discussed

    Kewet Buddy
     
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  2. maggieddd

    maggieddd Senior Member

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    u don't like the little Buddy?
     
    #2 maggieddd, Jan 21, 2006
  3. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    I missed this thread until just now. I love the concept but not the asthetics.
     
    #3 TonyPSchaefer, Jan 21, 2006
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    I like the little Buddy. He has regenerative brakes. But ski racks and bike racks?
     
    #4 Jack 06, Jan 21, 2006
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    windstrings Certified Prius Breeder

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    Thats a nice golf cart!
     
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    I'd love to drive one. Looks like the CitiCar, but better-built. Wouldn't it be nice if the US market would take these on?

    Can someone explain why the NEVs have to be speed limited? To pass the crash tests?
     
    #6 joelparks, Jan 21, 2006
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    Out of context quote:

    The luggage compartment is designed around two cases of beer

    Gotta love car designers who have their priorities straight.... :)

    -Ken
     
    #7 kdmorse, Jan 21, 2006
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    Maggie, I'll take that car! :p
     
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  9. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    It is to avoid the (expensive and heavy) safety requirements of real vehicles.
     
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  10. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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  11. Rancid13

    Rancid13 Cool Chick with a Black Prius

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    Cute little car! Perfect for getting around town in, much like golf carts that are used in some of the smaller towns around here. I wouldn't want to be on the freeway in that thing though! :eek:
     
    #11 Rancid13, Jan 22, 2006
  12. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    If by "cute" you mean fugly, then you bet!

    The windows are sliders, there is one knob on the otherwise blank dash for lights and one for wiper. But.... There are some that'll do 70! Even in stock form they're surprisingly quick. Way the heck faster than a Prius in EV mode. No idea what the new ones are like, but they've got to be a BIT more refined than what I've seen.
     
    #12 darelldd, Jan 22, 2006
  13. Rancid13

    Rancid13 Cool Chick with a Black Prius

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    It has personality. B)
     
    #13 Rancid13, Jan 22, 2006
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