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ZENN / Tesla Cars #263492
April 25, 2008 12:23 pm UTC
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Gates Perry Offline OP
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Check out the Zenn Website. Zero Emissions, No Noise. Electric car. Built in Canada.

I wonder when Transport Canada is going to allow these cars to be sold throughout Canada? I'd probably buy one of these or something very similar due to the constantly rising cost of fuel.

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While you're at it, check out the Tesla Website. Electric sports car. Pretty impressive stuff as well.


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Re: ZENN Motor Company [Re: Gates Perry] #263493
April 25, 2008 12:27 pm UTC
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Looks like a neat concept and I think people will eventually start to purchase these type of vehicles as the prices of fuel soar. I personally do not like small cars and just having the tought of possibly having an accident with these sort of vehicles sensd chills up my spine, altought some say that the safety on the Mercedes Smart car is really good.


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Re: ZENN Motor Company [Re: miguel barros] #263497
April 25, 2008 01:17 pm UTC
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My dads waiting until they get a Tesla dealer in the NY area and hes going to get one. They are sexy cars and you cant complain about not having to put gas in it.

Re: ZENN Motor Company [Re: kale mumford] #263506
April 25, 2008 01:33 pm UTC
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Our founder is awaiting delivery of his Tesla, I think he was number 30 on the list, so when it arrives we'll all have fun zipping around the block.

I love the concept, but given all the birthing pains Tesla has had with the bringing the car to final production, it makes me nervous as to the long term reliability of this car.
But hey.....it's a good start, and I sure would get one if I had a $100K lying around.


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Re: ZENN Motor Company [Re: Dan Sarkar] #263514
April 25, 2008 02:10 pm UTC
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Considering they said the Tesla does 0-60 in like 4 seconds, who wouldn't want one? tongue

As for the safety of the ZENN, I'm think that may play a large part in why TC has not yet approved everything. Our safet standards must be met.


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Re: ZENN Motor Company [Re: Gates Perry] #263844
April 29, 2008 03:55 am UTC
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Its alright, ill just get myself a good running civic DX to putt around.


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Re: ZENN Motor Company [Re: Joe Esmama] #263940
April 29, 2008 11:06 pm UTC
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Fugly.

Why do all electric cars have to look like electric cars?

And no noise? I like the noise a car makes.

I'm all for efficiency but this wouldn't be my choice.



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Re: ZENN Motor Company [Re: Kevin Jenkins] #263941
April 29, 2008 11:12 pm UTC
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I thought about the no noise, i bet there will be sound systems to produce noise on these things at some point


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Re: ZENN Motor Company [Re: Adam Grenon] #263942
April 29, 2008 11:14 pm UTC
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I'd be more worried about people not hearing you coming I.E. Kids in the street.


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Re: ZENN Motor Company [Re: Jay McClelland] #264005
April 30, 2008 11:54 am UTC
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There already are, I think. I'm sure I saw from California, a little speaker that makes engine sounds for hybrid/electric vehicles.


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