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November 27, 2006
Energy Autonomous > Energy Efficient
I was once called the "Gay Inspector Gadget" (don't ask). You see I have this belief that the perfect car for me will be laden with gadgets, keep me connected to the world and have a neutral impact on the environment. Aside from the gadgets thing, I don't see anything else I have in common with Inspector Gadget. I mean I don't have a little blond girl shadowing me with a brainy dog, so the reference has always eluded me.
Until a friend of mine emailed me a link to a the Venturi Eclectic with the subject heading "Here's your car Inspector!". You're real funny Rui, real funny. I still don't see the reference but the vehicle intrigues me.
The Eclectic is billed as the world's first mass produced energy autonomous vehicle. It's designed for daily driving in urban areas and is powered by electricity via 3 sources; plug-in, solar and wait for it . . . wind. The roof is equipped with advance photovoltaic cells to quickly harness the power of the sun keeping you juiced and ready to go. To support that system is a wind turbine that extends up and out capturing the power of wind should there be a gust and both are augmented with an advance plug-in system for those overnight recharges.
The vehicle goes on sale in Europe June 2007 for about $31,000 USD. There are no plans for the Eclectic in the US, but one can only hope something similar is a-brewing but better looking please. At least add some doors!
more pictures after the jump
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Comments
um, we total adore Penelope Pitstop, but... that wacky-racer jalopy looks slightly abit drafty.
Posted by: A.J. at November 27, 2006 3:52 PM
I love the idea of nature powered vehicles and the price is great, but until someone designs one that looks like a car, and won't get me wet when it rains, I think I'll stick to catching a bus.
Basically it looks stupid.
Posted by: Ben at November 28, 2006 6:44 AM