The makers of Triac are closing their doors

Discussion in 'EV (Electric Vehicle) Discussion' started by nerfer, Jul 12, 2011.

  1. nerfer

    nerfer A young senior member

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    Bad news for people interested in quirky electric vehicles. After years of development, and a few prototypes sold to their 'early adopters', it was just announced that Green Vehicles, of California, is closing their doors.
    They had just moved into a bigger factory/building last year.

    Green Vehicles Blog: July 2011
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    #1 nerfer, Jul 12, 2011
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    It's too bad they're quitting, but their web site did not inspire confidence.
     
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    It was a rather cutesy website, neat graphics but short on real data.

    You're still holding on to the Zap?
     
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    They can't compete with Leaf, MiEV, iQ EV or Focus EV.
     
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    daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb

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    My summer hiking in Canada is fast approaching, but as soon as I get back I am going to sell the Xebra. It's redundant now. The EV Porsche will also be for sale. I'd like to end up with just the two cars: Prius for road trips and when I park at the airport or need cargo or passenger space, Tesla for everything else.
     
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    The vehicle could compete, but their engineering, manufacturing and management teams didn't have the money or manpower that the big boys do (Nissan, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Ford). It was an interesting design.
     
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    I can't see how they could with the size of the car for the price.
     
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