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An EV made of bamboo - got to see it to believe it

post #1 of 10
11/4/08 at 12:32pm
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The BamGoo is a single seat EV made in Japan.  It weighs 60 kg (about 132 lbs) and has a 30 mile range.  It looks like it's made out of popsicle sticks!

 

 

 Not exactly practical, but it sure is crazy looking.  And it weighs less than me!


Edited by dana1981 - Tue, 4 Nov 2008 20:34:35 UTC
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post #2 of 10
11/4/08 at 5:08pm

Whoa, that's crazy looking!  You definitely wouldn't want to get in a car accident in that...but certainly a fun little concept.

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post #3 of 10
11/4/08 at 8:16pm

It also reminds me of a giant rubber band ball. :)

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post #4 of 10
11/5/08 at 8:44am

That's TOO cute! I want one!

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post #5 of 10
11/5/08 at 11:02am

Looks a LOT like the Myers Motors NMG, is it built on their frame?

 


Edited by deej - Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:03:07 GMT
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post #6 of 10
11/5/08 at 11:04am
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I don't think so.  The BamGoo has 4 wheels, the NMG has 3.  I think it's just a coincidence they look so similar.

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post #7 of 10
11/5/08 at 4:31pm

 what's under that bamboo shell?  is it at all different -- fundamentally -- from other EVs that have 4 wheels and a similar frame?

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post #8 of 10
11/6/08 at 5:28am

On public roads this would be a ... well, a death trap!  BUT - at a resort or golf course this concept could be awsome!  ...and it does look like popsicle sticks!!! :-)

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post #9 of 10
11/6/08 at 12:01pm

my 3 year old says it looks like noodles.  I also think it would make perfect golf cart.

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post #10 of 10
11/10/08 at 12:02pm
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Originally Posted by SoCalSolar:

  ...and it does look like popsicle sticks!!! :-)

Aerodynamic popsicle sticks - I love it!  But I thought Toyota had building a car with sticks and stones covered in their commercial.  Japan may not have any infringement problems!

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