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XR3 plug-in hybrid trike headed for production

It's been a long time coming for Robert Q. Riley and his XR3, but things are happening. The XR3, a three-wheeled plug-in hybrid that was designed to be as light as possible, has been in development for years (check out where things stood in 2007). Riley has been offering the XR3 as a kit car from his website for the past year, but soon even the tool averse will be able to get behind the wheel because the XR3 is headed for production. Riley told AutoblogGreen that: The vehicle will arrive at our prototype facilities on the outskirts of ... Read more →

VIDEO: 225 mpg DIY diesel hybrid on the road, kit version coming Domenick Yoney

Robert Q. Riley has finished designing and building his XR3 diesel hybrid prototype and now says, "Its your turn!". Yes, with a few simple tools and plans purchased from Mr. Riley, you too can ...

XR-3 three-wheeled hybrid can be yours for $170, materials and lots of elbow grease Sebastian Blanco

Here's an update for all of you who read AutoblogGreen with grease-covered hands: the plans for the XR-3, the hybrid (or PHEV) kit car from Robert Q. Riley, are now available. For just $170, you ...

Updated information about the XR3 hybrid from Robert Q. Riley Jeremy Korzeniewski

I just happened to be taking a trip to Phoenix this week, so I went ahead and called up Robert Riley, the man behind the XR3 hybrid three-wheeled vehicle and, previously, the Tri Magnum. I was going ...

Introducing the Corbin Raven, a three-wheeled 100 mpg vehicle Jeremy Korzeniewski

digg_url = 'http://digg.com/hardware/Introducing_the_Corbin_Raven_the_three_wheeled_100_mpg_vehicle_for_you'; You've gotta hand it to Mike Corbin. Mike started building comfortable seats for ...

Rider Magazine rides the 2008 Can-Am Spyder 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

Are you intrigued by the Can-Am Spyder, a three-wheeled motorcycle/automobile/snowmobile/ATV/trike crossover? If so, be sure to check out our past coverage of this genre-bender, and follow this link over to Rider Magazine where you can read their ride report of the new model. As a refresher for ...

In-progress pictures of a diesel\electric plug-in XR3 hybrid from Robert Q. Riley 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

I have a brief update from Robert at Robert Q. Riley Enterprises about the status of the XR3 diesel\electric hybrid prototype. I can also share with you a few pictures of an XR3 body under construction. The process of creating a body from scratch requires building up a foam core that is larger than ...

Forbes weighs in with their take on "Green Cars of the Future" 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

I thought I would share this article that I read that outlines some of the green and alternative vehicles that we have highlighted here on ABG. They speak of the Tesla, Riley XR3, Venturi and the Chevy Volt. Additionally, they weigh in on the debate of hydrogen's use in automobiles. They also offer ...

Technical details of the XR3 learned during our visit to Robert Q. Riley Enterprises 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

We showed you the press release from Robert Q. Riley Enterprises announcing the impending launch of the XR3 diesel electric hybrid a few days ago. Now, we would like to share with you some technical details that we learned while we made a visit recently. The diesel engine, mounted at the front of ...

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