Posted Jan 31st 2007 4:34PM by Celly
Manufacturers are jumping on the electric car bandwagon. How can an up and coming car company break away from the pack? If you're Yoshio Takaoka you add the clip-clop sounds of a horse.
The Girasol, Takaoka's two-seater collaboration with Italy's Start Lab SAP, runs completely on electricity -- for nearly 75 miles on a single charge. The sound of hooves were added to compensate for the car's quietness, to alert pedestrians to its presence.
If the car hits American shores, get ready for the initial purchasing rush of Monty Python fans. That is, if it isn't preceded by a car that says "Ni."
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Tags: electric car, ElectricCar, gadget, Girasole, hoof, horse hooves, horse sounds, HorseHooves, HorseSounds, technology
Posted Aug 17th 2006 1:30PM by TMZ Staff
George Clooney certainly puts his money where his mouth is, especially when it comes to cars.
The acclaimed actor, director and activist has purchased not just one, but two electric vehicles. However, these vehicles aren't the stereotypical electric cars with wimpy power and body stylings better suited for a George Foreman grill. These are high performance rides.
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Tags: commiuter cars, CommiuterCars, electric car, ElectricCar, enviroment, george clooney, GeorgeClooney, tango, tesla motors, tesla roadster, TeslaMotors, TeslaRoadster
