pogweasel Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 ... I'm happy living in the past. Browsing the 'Hammond' column of the Mirror this morning I noted that this hideous device has just been given the nod for sale in the UK. Apparently it's a Zap Xebra, electric powered um, THING. Not enough wheels, looks like a shoe, 88 different flavours of wrongness!!! At least it will give beardy Mr Twits and odd-ball pidgeon fanciers something to bodge with wood-screws in place of a Reliant Robin. URGH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 It looks like a 3 wheel matiz!!yuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 No-one, no matter how low their self-esteem, would choose to drive round in that. Its just not gonna happen. Surely most folk would opt for global warming instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torsten2001 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad D. Conelrad Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Why can't electric cars ever resemble... you know, cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat.T Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 horrible! I'm on the transport design course at cov uni, quite a few students are working on electric city cars most look pretty good. Problem is if you make tham look like normal cars you wont be able to show off to every one that you are saving the planet etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Kudos to the first person who can work out which parts bin the side doors have been lifted from. My guess of Fiat Punto mk2 proved to be a little wide of the mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Surely no credible car manufacturer would design doors with such thick window surrounds as those. I say they were custom designed for this application by the skilled engineers of 'The Hwung Leng 741862 car door manufacturing works' of Guangzhou province, Peoples Republic of China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstraight6 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 What a sack of cack that is! rather have a Reliant Regal 3/25 anyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratdat Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Range: Up to25 miles per chargeGreat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 And what's with that Cyclops centre light?Was mooching around the Lexus showroom last week, and they do a hybrid 4x4 massive concrete bunker on wheels thing. Yummy mummies save the planet, yah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Case Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Range: Up to25 miles per chargeGreat Not quite so, only three miles range on the battery, the remainder is the distance it rolls over and over before coming to rest after hitting the first corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouseflakes Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Kudos to the first person who can work out which parts bin the side doors have been lifted from. My guess of Fiat Punto mk2 proved to be a little wide of the markI thought perhaps the Dacia Logan, but the leading edge of the front door is a bit different. And trailing edge of rear door more rounded? And handle positions differ. Similar though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 if it's 3 wheels you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratdat Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I am gobsmacked at the level of bullshit on Zap's website. Their "other cars", none of which actually seem to exist have some outrageous claims like the Zap-X...ZAP has announced with Lotus Engineering the development of the new ZAP-X Crossover, incorporating distinct technological advancements that will result in one of the most advanced electric cars ever developed. ZAP and Lotus are utilizing the award-winning APX lightweight aluminum architecture design to achieve unprecedented levels of performance and utility for electric cars. The drive system alone is enough to excite driving fanatics, featuring an innovative all-wheel drive option with revolutionary electric motors inside each of the wheels, potentially delivering 644 horsepower and speeds up to 155mph. An advanced battery system will enable the car to travel a range up to 350 miles between charges, with a rapid charge technology that can recharge the batteries in as little as 10 minutes.Yet they can't make a poxy three wheeler that can do more than 25 miles after a 5 hour charge? Enfield Electrics could do that 30 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Case Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 How about this version for trips to the zoo or safari park : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 http://www.zapworld.com/files/zap-docs/zap-apx.pdf155mph!0-60 4.8secs!644hp!4wd!350 miles per charge!10 mins recharge!$25000!Flying pigs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Prepare yourself for a whole new driving experience. Xebra Truck's do not attempt to behave like other vehicles For one, you can get f'all in them, for two, you can go nowhere without a bastard long extension lead, for three they have the evil eye..... Red Ken, you deserve to have your manhood fester but never drop off for bringing about the invention of such henious things. I would rather insert tampax up my nose than drive that^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 This is the closest I got to finding where the doors come from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milford Cubicle Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 People happily buy these dangerous heaps... Zero emissions, climate neutral.I wonder how all those power stations generate their 'leccy.From just £8,895 inc VATBARGAINZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratdat Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 If you were to buy one with all the options it'd cost well over £13,000!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Hahaha! Always makes me laugh when they say about how clean something is because it is electric. That's right folks, instead of using modern unleaded fuel, your car will now be driven by the coal-fired furnace of Ferrybridge C Power Station..... utter madness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docker Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 don't you know....if you can't see the pollution it never happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 If you were to buy one with all the options it'd cost well over £13,000!!WHAT!????Right, so I'm a "bad person". My mileage is like 3000 a year. So even if I choose to do that in a 19-year old, recycled 25mpg BMW silky six, that makes me SATAN INCARNTE, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milford Cubicle Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 You are truly the ROOT OF ALL EVIL.I haven't been driving for the past 5 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicsmith Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I`m going to do something similar to Hyundai planting a tree for every car they sell - For every one of those ludicrous contraptions sold in the UK I am going to handbuild a 1930s Cadillac V16 to offset the carbon reduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 At least everyone on here can sleep soundly in their beds with the knowledge that keeping older cars running and not buying a branny every couple of years does less harm to the planet.The hardest part is trying to convince all the other numpties who believe everything the manufacturers and government tell them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinast Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Another 'leccy machine, this one however has a longer range and can be fitted with an optional diesel engine.http://www.nicecarcompany.co.uk/megatru ... me_17.htmlOn a slightly more sensible theme, they also make electric scooters.http://www.nicecarcompany.co.uk/vectrix ... ix_96.html62mph, now that's more like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 On a slightly more sensible theme, they also make electric scooters.http://www.nicecarcompany.co.uk/vectrix ... ix_96.html62mph, now that's more like it.Hey that looks pretty c- .....SEVEN GRAND?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester drawers Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Range: Up to25 miles per chargeGreat By way of coincidence, whilst Christmas shopping today I was looking at this battery powered car from ZaptoysI suspect it may have a superior range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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