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

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 (eventually) cruise the highways in your very own XR3. Engineered to travel 40 miles with lithium ion batteries powering the back wheel before switching on the Kubota diesel engine that power the fronts, the XR3 is said by its maker to get 225 mpg. The beauty of a DIY project like this is that you can do a lot of tweaking. That diesel motor could just as ... Read more →

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 ...

VIDEO: 225 mpg DIY diesel hybrid on the road, kit version coming 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

XR-3 three-wheeled hybrid can be yours for $170, materials and lots of elbow grease 2 years ago on Autoblog Green

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 could receive: 15 or more D-size (24 x 36 inch) drawing sheets and a construction/technical manual of ...

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