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Karbike: Hybrid electric car and bike

 
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I think this one makes sense. The elf car was a previous version. It didn't have enough power in hillier areas. I test drove one.

This Kar bike can haul another person and stuff. PLus it's electric hybrid.  Check it out:

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/karbike-is-an-iinovative-hybrid-vehicle-that-stands-at-the-intersection-of-car-and-bicycle-233638.html

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From your link:


I quite like the idea of these little quadricycles, there have been a few proposed over the years. They usually end up seeming a bit expensive for what you get however. Having one that would convincingly get up hills would be a benefit around here!
 
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