Series hybrid. You use the ICE as a generator. Optimize it for two load points: a low NVH point for stationary and low speed operation, peak torque for max thermal efficiency. This also eliminates the drag from a transmission, the absorber on the ICE is just a smaller electric motor than the one propelling the…

I would like some background on the 50% thermal efficiency claims. Specifically how they would scale to practical application. We have to limit combustion temperatures because of emissions and we can’t purely optimize for a narrow operating range because then it becomes “undriveable”.

Where’s the accessory drive pulley? The rear?

If COVID-19 has taught me anything, it’s that we’re not probably fucked, we’re proper fucked.

I was trying to do the math how they only got 30 mph out of 17 hp then I realized they didn't have a transmission. You'd be surprised how much trouble 17 hp will get you when done properly

I believe they took the side mounted radiator design from the NR and used it on the VFR 750/800

We could have colonized the solar system by now! 😀

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I feel dumber for having read this comment.

And here I was thinking that the sensible option was just buying an entire container-load of bikes...

Step 1: Find great deals on overseas motorcycles.

It’s a start, but its not enough. I DO think there is a market for a van like this but they really need to sell it. aggressive wheels, new bumpers, a little cladding, as much lift as can be done from the factory, roof rack. The works.

I’m trying to figure out how to get leather into my old minivan.    We have updated to transporting dogs and it’s a hell of a lot easier to clean poo, piss and  harf off of leather seats than cloth.

Actually, Volvo gave away the seatbelt technology they created. Pretty ironic choice there.

I’m probably going to have to repeat this a million times in the comments... but one of the criteria for “good” headlights is that they also don’t glare the crap out of oncoming drivers.

NEXT ON MONSTER GARAGE!!!!

Check out a TCR field. All of those cars are FWD and they all have rear wings. Your view of aerodynamic grip is far too simplified for practical applications. Rear grip on a FWD car can be absolutely essential to a fast lap time.

The problem for me is price, even with 84 mo financing :). I like manuals but at some point the like takes a back seat to the wallet.

I’m surprised their top shelf marketing has failed to move the metal.