gearlive.com - 8/31/2008
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DIY mechanics can now build a Hybrid to save some bucks and help the planet. The XR3 holds two passengers and can get 125 mpg on diesel and 225 mpg when combined with electricity. Weighing a mere 1,480 lbs., designer Robert Q. Riley promises fast acceleration and a maximum speed of 80 mph. With a clam shell canopy and three-wheel platform, use battery power alone for up to 40 miles ...
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XR3 : DIY Hybrid Car
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... Plans Package is $170. The package includes eighteen D-size (24 x 36 inch) drawing sheets, one 32 x 64 inch full-size template sheet, and a 149-page construction/technical manual with over 200 photos and illustrations. The XR-3 Deluxe Plans Package is $200. The Deluxe version includes everything from the Standard version plus two CD-ROMs and one DVD.
Creating the car itself would cost anything from 10,000$ to 25,000$ USD.
Get the full details at the official web site.
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