A roadster that runs on CNG
John Green wants to sell the Eco-Fueler American Roadster for under $20,000. So far Green and his partners have 350 orders for the 3-wheeler motorcycle designed as a roadster with a removable top.
The concept was shown at the Los Angeles and Portland auto shows as well as an agriculture expo. Production will start next month and the company wants to build up to 150 vehicles per month when fully online.
The Eco-Fueler gets 70mpg burning compressed natural gas, which costs around 62 cents a gallon and equates to about a penny per mile. It's designed to be commuter vehicle, weekend cruiser or dingy behind an RV. Owners could fill the two 8-gallon fuel tanks from their home. Green says the car's designer used to design vehicles for Mickey Thompson, so the steel frame, roll bar and suspension are safe. Top speed is 120mph. It can carry 3 people and offers amenities such as a heater and sound system. See the company's Web site for more info.
[Source: Associated Press via Jackson County Mail Tribune]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
MaryAnn Thompson 11:44PM (6/19/2008)
My personal website (http://www.mt1megamarkets.com) has more detailed information. I have 3 links: Eco-Fueler Roadster Introduction, American Roadster Photo Gallery, and American Eco-Fueler Roadster Video Links. The Eco-Fueler Roadster is a Green Vehicle because the only residue to the environment is H2O water vapors, by which that makes it safe for the health of our atmosphere. UPDATE: Currently they are reconfiguring the vehicle to be a side by side sitting arrangement, making the hardtop more light weight so that it can be managed by one person, and the hardtop will be able to be stored in the trunk. For more detailed information contact: Mary Ann Thompson at a_1_products@yahoo.com, Subject: Eco-Fueler Info Request.
Hope that this has been of additional informative assistance. Thank you for your attention.
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Howard Lee Harkness 7:32PM (9/07/2006)
"The Eco-Fueler gets 70mpg burning compressed natural gas"
Why is there a story about a FOSSIL-FUEL burning automobile on a blog that has 'green' in it's name?
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Andrew Eller 1:35AM (9/08/2006)
This car was very tempting, I saw it in person at the San Jose Grand Prix. However, upon closer inspection, I was discouraged because the interior fit and finish on that model was very sub-par. It looked like a very rough and early prototype. The unfortunate part is that, it wasn't.
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Peter Cohen 1:33PM (9/08/2006)
Why is there a story about a FOSSIL-FUEL burning automobile on a blog that has 'green' in it's name?
I guess it's too hard to click on the link and read up on the car to understand how it works? Geesh.
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Brent McCulloch 11:32PM (9/13/2006)
In response to Mr Ellers above comment about seeing the vehicle at the San Jose Grand Prix, the vehicle was not there so if must of been some other vehicle you are mistaken it for. We have only had 4 public displays at this point 2 in CA and 2 in OR, LA car show for one in Jan. The vehicle is in the final testing phase and will start production in Oct 06. If you have not reserved one you can do so on the link connected to my name. Do not delay as once it hits the street you will have to wait a loooooong time!
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Ron Rowland 1:31AM (11/04/2006)
Way to go Brent McCulloch....you know the REAL STORY ...HUH !!!
Its a pity to see the wrong info on this Fantastic Creation....that John Green Created...IT MARVELOUS A
INVENTION ...AND PROJECTED TO GET 70MPG..
FOR Further Thinking.. John Cohen...you poor fellow...If you can't get on our Web Site ?????
Brents and My web site is in FACT ....EASY TO UNDERSTAND IN ENGLISH ...and there is a ton of Information there...
I GUESS THE Associated Press Can't READ Either ...
They said "2 8 gal Tanks "........WRONG !!!!!!
ITS GOT 2 ...4 Gal TANKS.....Oh Boy !!!!!
GET WITH IT MAN !!!!!!
over and out ...
The Man From EcoLand USA
RON
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Mark 1:08AM (1/21/2007)
more on the awesome American Roadster by Eco Fueler at www.ecocar4u.com
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