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Old 04-29-2006, 10:22 PM   #11
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My biggest question about crash worthyness is what happens when it's laid over in a turn. I understand the whole lean thing when it comes to maneuverability, but I wonder how it all works when the vehicle caster is to one side.
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Old 04-30-2006, 01:23 AM   #12
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My question re crash worthiness is even more basic....what happens when an SUV hits you? Bumber of your standard SUV is at head height when you are in this vehicle.

Even witha helmet decapitation is likely and that just makes my head spin (yes, pun intended!)

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Old 04-30-2006, 10:03 AM   #13
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I don't think it, when upright, would be any worse than my Insight, which, at 1.32 m tall, is 3 inches lower than the claimed height of 1.4 m for the Clever. Admittedly, I've never been hit by an SUV and there are bumper height limits in most (all?) of New England so I'd be game. Heck, I just might make one from an old riding mower. :P

I do have to say that the "Clever" acronym isn't, unless it makes more sense in some other language.
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A brilliant and needed device in this age of ridiculous oil prices and economic dependency on dangerous nations we should not be dumping money into. However, it is unfortunate that it's hard to envision these safely integrating with auto traffic, although perhaps no less safe or safer than a motorcycle (that IMHO are too also risky).

I'd rather Seg on a sidewalk and get there a little later.
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Old 05-01-2006, 12:50 PM   #15
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The press release helps to clarify how it works.
http://www.bath.ac.uk/pr/releases/vehicle.htm
Unfortunately, the movie is not avalilable. It seems to be very safe, as is enclosed by a metal frame, and tilts in the curves automatically.
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Old 05-01-2006, 12:52 PM   #16
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More:
http://www.bath.ac.uk/news/articles/...car250406.html
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In the first photo of this last link you can see the metal frame exposed.
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As the last photo says "The CLEVER Car (courtesy of BMW)" perhaps some big guys are involved.
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The whole thing, including partners:
http://www.clever-project.net/
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I was able to see the animation by clicking on the "Direct link to animation on 3thirteen site" (below the embedded player)

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The press release helps to clarify how it works.
http://www.bath.ac.uk/pr/releases/vehicle.htm
Unfortunately, the movie is not avalilable. It seems to be very safe, as is enclosed by a metal frame, and tilts in the curves automatically.
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