Interesting! I had no idea about the Hino.

I do think you are right though - either there needs to be some serious engineering work going on, or some serious lobbying against CAFE. I'm hoping for the former, but fear the latter.

As far as plug-in hybrids go, I'm really not impressed with offerings from Toyota or…

Honestly, I'm surprised no one has made a hybrid truck yet. Low-end electric torque, better fuel economy. Stuff all the batteries below the box, and a small turbocharged engine in the front to run a generator. Think how awesome it would be to pull up to a work site, and rather than fire up a generator to run your…

I'm in the same boat. No time, no space.

Should they also feel like giving away an i8, I'd gladly take that as well.

It's ok, you don't have to. If anyone ever gives you one, feel free to pass it on. I'd give it a happy home.

Not the i3. I like it.

That's still a heck of a lot for a 2 door volt with a premium interior.

You are correct - the only thing I think I've taken a ride in without doors was a tuktuk in Cambodia, but they never really got going more than 40-50 km/h, at best.

I'm thinking that as well. Definitely looks like an Audi.

I do actually kind of like the look of the see-through door. Just make it a window instead of a hole, though. I can't imagine how windy it would get in there with nothing there.

As someone who learned to drive in a Festiva, I wholeheartedly approve.

That could easily be the new Oppo/Jalopnik motto.

It's a good thing I'm alone in my lab right now. I can't stop laughing.

Just remember - ideas are cheap. Implementation is expensive.

Is there any word on price? I've really got an itch for a plug-in hybrid. With the amount of in-town driving (<40 km a day) that my wife and I do, I'm thinking it might be a good investment in the long run.

I thought someone had said the picture was taken in Ireland, not the US...

How much does one of those run?

Interesting. I wonder how the top speed compares.

Just think, since a Morgan only has 3 wheels, carrying around a spare is really more like carrying around an extra spare and a half!

I thought it was spelled something like Wyld Stallyions?

I fail to see how this would be difficult to get the money out.
1. Grab glass and plate.
2. Flip both over, keeping the plate on top of the glass.
3. Profit.