Comments on: VENTURI ECLECTIC: World’s First Energy-Autonomous Vehicle

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:28:42 +0000

I like the idea and the design but what happens if you get in a wreck, and does it even have doors?

By: M. Masi

M. Masi — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:40:17 +0000

So, a good effort, yes, but the design leaves something to be desired. How do you take it out when it’s raining, or worse, snowing? Not very practical! We all don’t live in CA or southern France. Try again.

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By: jewlz

jewlz — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:20:57 +0000

I’ll take one. ENERGY GREEN is a wonderfull colour for me also. Of course there are seatbelts and r5oom for little doggies. In main stream America I’ll drive it on the sidewalk or snowmobile trail. . so yes YES gimmmme.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 04:12:46 +0000

Its like if Brum got a new make over for the 21st century!!!!!
Its Awesome when can i get one?

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By: Walt Barrett

Walt Barrett — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 11:54:04 +0000

The idea is great, The acid test will the US Department of Transportation ever allow it on the highways? If it is used for anything more than a neighborhood vehicle it will have to undergo crash testing. There is also a safety criteria just for neighborhood vehicle use, and I believe the top speed is limited to 25 mph as a neighborhood vehicle. We found that when it comes to introducing new electric vehicles to the USA you can expect very little cooperation from the Department of Transportation, and the process is very expensive. Simply getting then to speak to you on the phone is a major victory. God forbid we interrupt their reading of the morning newspapers! On one side our government is screaming about cleaning up the atmosphere, and on the other side, just try to get some information that will help you to legally get the project off the ground! They do not offer much real assistance to the small businessman, but are very quick to levy a fine if you make any sort of mistake, and the EPA is even worse. The EPA scientists that write the rules don’t always agree with the enforcement division who is a bunch of zealots that seem to enjoy ruining small businesses.
Anyone who plans to be an electric vehicle pioneer in the USA will find their biggest obstacle is our own government. God forbid we ever compete with the big three automakers.
Walt

By: sunil

sunil — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 03:39:39 +0000

i want purchase a solar operated car, what is prise, details, please inform me.

By: royal

royal — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 20:29:45 +0000

Boy that’s ugly. However, as a cheapskate, this really appeals to me. Maybe I can buy a used fuel-free car by 2017.

By: Christine O'Boyle

Christine O'Boyle — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 02:45:50 +0000

I want one. Too cool. The old guys gotta get off the pot because this needs to be on the road, NOW!!

By: maja

maja — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 11:02:16 +0000

How come you don’t mention the name of the designer. I believe, it’s Sacha Lakic, serbian designer, based in France, or I am wrong?

Your website is fantastic, even bigger reason to always credit the designers, they are the brains behind each concept.

By: Slavko Stefanic, Zagreb, Croatia

Slavko Stefanic, Zagreb, Croatia — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 05:40:26 +0000

Nice, ekegant as elegant it could be for a two bad coach running on the natural power. It is nice to know that there is NO EXHAUST SYSTEM n this vehicle, and there is no NOISE beeing done when it is running.

Only a certain problem appears to come in the focus very soon::

What companxy is going to be an “solar power distributor” and “wind provider” at the time. Because since the world egsist, there always was somebody willing to charge something that is naturaly free…

One of the reasons why Nikola Tesla was not recognised in timebeing , because he wanted to let electric energy wireless for free to everyone in the world. And lately he died . poor lonely nonrecognised bastard.

Ooh,t NOW, some 70 yeas after he died, somebody is providing his idea again.

Touchy, very touchy!

You got my thumbs up! But be aware that the “old guys” are going to try to stop you….

By: Richie

Richie — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:30:51 +0000

A good first effort. More work will have to be done to make it a viable alternative. Good luck ! Also, check out:

I guess this blog will no longer post links to websites… so check google for: MDI Air Car ; Tesla Motors; & Vectrix Electric Motorcycles.

2 of these 3 systems are fully functioning alternatives to carbon emitting transport that you can buy and drive today ! The future of automotive transport is definitely ‘Electric’… not Hydrogen Fuel Cells or Bio-Fuels. Enjoy !

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By: Stephen Balbach

Stephen Balbach — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 05:09:55 +0000

I’d like to drive it across the US using only solar and wind power. It might take a few years. With the amazing accomplishments of the R&D solar cars used in solar races (cross-Australia) it seems possible to build a much longer range vehicle.

Average solar contribution : 7 km/day