Top 20 green cars we wish we could buy today, Number 13: VentureOne
Click the VentureOne to enlarge and see a gallery
Venture Vehicles is taking the three-wheeled route with their VentureOne because it allows them to avoid the costly and time consuming engineering involved with automotive safety compliance. Because it has less than four wheels, it is considered a motorcycle and doesn't have to be crash tested or fitted with systems like airbags. That's a scary proposition to some, but for those who already ride motorcycles, the VentureOne looks to be an extreme experience second-to-none. Besides, a well-engineered vehicle with three wheels can be just as safe as any other.
Gallery: VentureOne & Carver three-wheelers
On to Number 12.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Borski88 1:55PM (4/24/2008)
"Venture Vehicles is taking the three-wheeled route with their VentureOne because it allows them to avoid the costly and time consuming engineering involved with automotive safety compliance. Because it has less than four wheels, it is considered a motorcycle and doesn't have to be crash tested or fitted with systems like airbags."
Although they can bypass some safety requirements, on their Flytheroad.com website they stated that airbags will be included.
Also your photo is an old concept, here is the updated concept:
http://www.flytheroad.com/images/Splash_8.jpg
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Dennis McFadden 10:20PM (7/16/2008)
Go to TriFun.com to see a $9995 three wheel pickup truck that actually gives the consumer some utility and 42 MPGs at 65 MPH!
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peter 5:32AM (3/18/2009)
God, I hope they will go back to the first design and make it full electric. Trust your intuition guys! Good luck and I hope to find one to buy soon in the Netherlands! Come to Friesland for your best opportunities!
Regards, Peter Siksma
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