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Why Haven't Hoverbikes Taken Off?

Cars That Think

Assessing Hoverbikes’ Risks Safety concerns are just as big a hurdle to making hoverbikes available for sale. But 16 years after its 2008 maiden flight, the $85,000 Aero-X is still not available for sale. 7 years after its initial go-to-market date, Aerofex’s Aero-X is still not available for sale.

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VIDEO: Driving a Tesla-powered Smart

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

I wish the thing was for sale as-is. Well they did give brief bursts of acceleration through the parking lot to show that it does have some Roadster goodness to it. But yes, there was no slalom to see how it handles the twisties. It is probably a real rocket compared to the Daimler version that will eventually show up.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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The trouble is you then have to stop right away, which brings about some pretty strong regenerative braking action, something that Chrysler needs to work on before making the Circuit available for sale. Keep reading about the EVs good and bad qualities after the jump. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels!

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels! Granholm and Schwarzenegger talk green mobility Greenlings: What is regenerative braking? 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S. 62) Chryslers first EV will be the Dodge Circuit (41) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S.

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