Do not take my words on this subject to serious Simon.
I agree that some motorcycles are far overpowered and become very dangerous
in hands of inexperienced people. It all comes back to how far the freedom
of choice may go against other interests.
And about cars with minimal power climbing hills I just can say, that
changing gears will help overthere. The speed will be lowered, but the car
will reach its goal at the end.
In the fifties France was floaded by the little Citroen 2CV, producing less
than 25 HP at these days.
I can confirm from my last holidays last week, that France have serious
mountains and the 2CV was able to climb these still, though its speed was
low.
Cheers,
Hans
----- Original Message -----
From: "Simon Matthews" <simon.d.matthews@gmail.com>
To: "Hans Duinhoven" <h.duinhoven@planet.nl>
Cc: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>; <RampantNM@aol.com>;
<mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Price Of Two 6 Volt Batteries
On 8/23/07, Hans Duinhoven <h.duinhoven@planet.nl> wrote:
> M have to correct myself - I would NOT dare to drive a Pius with such
> speed.
>
> Yes SUV's may well be worse, but basicly these things have been designed
> on
> a truck basis.
> And we all know trucks are made for carrying loads at speeds of about 50 -
> 70 mph and not 100!
> Recently a TV special was broadcast overhere about how the SUV was born -
> caused by a Californian law with all kind of restrictions for normal cars,
> which were not applicable for trucks.
Minivans (designed for families) originally "benefitted" from the same
exemptions -- they were originally treated as trucks.
>
> So the truck was equipped with some seats and voila the SUV was born....
> SUV should not be used for moving people - these cars are fuel swallowing
> monsters with the worst road manners. Best is to put the Prius engine into
> the SUV, which will lower the power and speed of the SUV to safe limits.
> Will safe some fuel as well.
Will not happen any time soon. DId you know that you can buy
motorcycles with larger engines than my MGA (or a Prius). Also, it is
somewhat impractical: we do have significant hills in California. I
am amazed that the Prius can make it up some of these hills.
Regards,
Simon
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