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The Solar Bug
Update Nov 9, 2007:
Here are some pictures of the
production Solar Bug.
More info at Steve's website:
http://www.freedrive-ev.com/info.html
Click on pictures to enlarge.
Update 9/20/2006:
This is earlier material on the
prototype Solar Bug at the Livingston Sustainability Fair.
Steve has announced that the he is
starting production of the Solar Bug for delivery in early 2007 -- here is the
announcement:
The first ten to twenty Solar Bug are scheduled for delivery in 1st quarter 2007.
We are accepting orders for these first vehicles and would like to invite you
to purchase one.
We want your help to build a usable and superior vehicle. So in
purchasing now you will have the unique opportunity to influence the
future of Free Drive EV. It is our intention from time to time ask
about your opinions and experience with the car. We are looking for
input on future feature sets and will ask questions that give you the
opportunity to have real input in to the design, direction of
enhancements and future models.
We will keep you involved through the whole process to make sure you
get the best possible alternative vehicle available anywhere, and to
ensure the /Solar Bug^SM / is a car for the future.
To schedule a test drive, call 406-599-0141 or email me at
steve@freedrive-ev.com <mailto:steve@freedrive-ev.com>. We'll schedule
a time for you to drive the /Solar Bug^SM / and answer any questions
you may have.
Be the first to own a /Solar Bug^SM /, feel the fun and see the cost
savings while driving a zero emission vehicle.
Sincerely,
Steve Titus, VP Product Development
Free Drive EV
407 South Black Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-599-0141
steve@freedrive-ev.com <mailto:steve@freedrive-ev.com>
www.freedrive-ev.com <http://www.freedrive-ev.com/>
This is a neat little one person electric vehicle being developed right here in
our own Bozeman, MT area.
Licensed as a motorcycle, top speed 25 mph (legal
restriction), 30+ mile range. Solar panels contribute some of the charging, but
most is from your wall outlet.
Steve is developing a production version that will sell for about $8000.
A couple more pictures of the Solar
Bug taken at the Livingston, MT Sustainability Fair.
For more information:
http://www.freedrive-ev.com/
Body: Composite
Weight: 650 lbs
Top Speed: 25 mph (NEV legal limit)
Range: 30+ miles
Batteries: 4 @ 12 volt each
Charge: 4 to 6 hours, 65 cents
Brakes: regenerative braking
Solar: Some solar charging (but
mostly its a charge off the grid vehicle)
