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A economically friendly car that doesnt look like shit!

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Mezmerize19
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thFound this on thecoolhunter


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It took a while, but it finally happened – an environmentally friendly car is being released that does not in any way resemble a small fridge and is actually quite cool. Yes, this stunning looker is going to turn some heads.

Austin-based automotive design and manufacturing company Ronn Motor's has built the Scorpion; a hydrogen fuel injected hybrid.

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The vehicle utilizes new 'hydrogen on demand' technology, which, simply put, generates water from the inbuilt tank, turns it into hydrogen and then injects this into the car's system.

Not only does this approach allow fuel mileage to increase by between 20 to 40%, it also reduces carbon emissions to nearly zero. Couple this with its exclusive styling, and the Scorpion is sure to be a strong contender in the exotic performance car segment.

The Scorpion is out early 2009 and can be yours for a tidy $150,000. Go on, do it for the planet. - Brendan McKnight








Thoughts NS?
Jul 25 2008 4:18PM
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Grodent87
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I like the styling but do you know anything about performance?
Jul 25 2008 4:22PM
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user098123
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0-60 in under like 4 seconds I believe. This is pretty old news, its been around for quite a while.
Jul 25 2008 4:25PM
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Bagels
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If the green accents were brighter, it would make that car!
Jul 25 2008 4:29PM
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skrilla_MAC
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that car looks sick.

Jul 25 2008 4:35PM
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Tinga
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i've never really ever been a fan of 2 seat convertibles. why dont they make like a minivan or something? i'm sure they would be able to get some attention then.  but for real making the car look like this is kinda a bitch move. here is the car to solve all the worlds problems. except you cant own it unless you wanna drop $150,00.
Jul 25 2008 4:40PM
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jibsworth
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$150,000 for a car is NOT exonomically friendly, when you can buy an Escape Hybrid for $30K.
Jul 25 2008 4:51PM
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GatoGordo
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Exactly. There is no way that you are gonna spend $100,000 on fuel to actually make it practical to buy.
Jul 25 2008 5:17PM
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duckets.
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i think the thread title is meant to read "environmentally friendly"
Jul 25 2008 6:02PM
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GhostfaceKillah
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i think it looks more like a piece of poo than any other car on the road
Jul 25 2008 6:12PM
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Hubsta
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It looks good although it also looks unsafe, as in if another car hits you your squished.
Jul 25 2008 6:29PM
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mmckechnie
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meh, that design doesn't do much for me
Jul 25 2008 7:10PM
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JonH.A.M.
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DAMN!
Jul 25 2008 7:14PM
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ChadThundercock
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thats what we need more of! it would really help out the enviroment. but if only more companies could produce cars like this that are a lot cheaper lol
Jul 25 2008 8:07PM
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White-Goblin
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you cant judge how safe it will be by a fake picture
Jul 25 2008 8:13PM
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saucybiscuits
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that would be sick if it came in black
Jul 25 2008 8:20PM
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Tucks
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A Ducati 848
Jul 25 2008 8:34PM
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SteezyAintEasy
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id drive it Jon Olsson style...............
through a ski rack on that bish.
Jul 25 2008 8:38PM
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k-rob
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ever heard of the tesla roadster?
Jul 25 2008 8:40PM
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Shpadoinkle
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Tesla FTW
Jul 25 2008 9:10PM
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k-rob
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word, and it's a hell of a lot cheaper than this concept.
Jul 25 2008 10:16PM
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ben_southworth
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definitely too expensive to be considered a real alternative anytime soon
sick though
Jul 26 2008 12:54AM
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FUUUCK
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it turns water into hydrogen?



cool
Jul 26 2008 12:57AM
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Mezmerize19
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yeah, I just couldnt remember that name so i put economically
Jul 26 2008 1:15AM
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AptosFreeskier
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Tesla. You haven't heard?

http://www.teslamotors.com/

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Jul 26 2008 1:19AM
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landonn
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i think tha prius's are just fine, they are comfy and look pretty cool to me.
Jul 26 2008 1:22AM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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yeh the thing is mad quick, can hit 175 or something like that if I recall correctly. Might be off base that might be a different car.

But yeh that thing is legit.
Jul 26 2008 1:30AM
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[Adam]
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agreed
Jul 26 2008 1:30AM
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josh.
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this car dosent look good but i can go 200 mph, and uses a standard production v 12 thats been converted to run on hydrogen, so why the fuck is every one messing around with fuel cells, this is a exsting technoligy, that can work with hydrigen and produce zero emisions.

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Jul 26 2008 1:39AM
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popNfresh44
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if it was like $130,000 cheaper i would try to buy it.
Jul 26 2008 1:44AM
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3ski6guy0
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the tesslas are like ferraris but electric
Jul 26 2008 8:12AM
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freestyler540
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I like it, hydrogen is a great technology.
Jul 26 2008 8:35AM
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VT_FLO
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i doubt they're as powerful as a v12 engine hahaha
Jul 26 2008 8:42AM
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raull
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i dont know what your talking about...those cars are ugly as shit, ill stick with my hummer.
Jul 26 2008 11:22AM
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dr.jib
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the biggest problem w/ hydrogen is that it's highly reactive ie explosive upon any significant impact.

Jul 26 2008 12:51PM
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user098123
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To the person who said it doesn't look safe... first of all, its a digitally mastered concept. Tho it will be in production. Additionally, I'm sure it will be like any other sports car for safety specs. There will also probably only be a very small amount of hydrogen at any given time since it uses it up as it converts it. If you do get in a crash I don't think it would be too big of an issue.

As for the price, it's not supposed to be the new 'energy saver' car for everyone. It's a sportscar, plain and simple. The difference is that it is economically friendly more so than any others. It's just another toy for the rich, it's not meant to replace hybrids etc.
Jul 26 2008 12:57PM
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JHDski47
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there is a lot of cars that are good for the environment and look really sick.....but they dont sell.  everyone would just rather buy a nice car thats bad for the environment
Jul 26 2008 12:58PM
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k-rob
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tesla roadster does 0-60 in less than 4. the new electric cars can usually accelerate faster than gas engines because they don't need to get warmed up first, you just step on the gas pedal and BANG, you're flying.
Jul 26 2008 3:22PM
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OAK_TREE
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1000 fuel stops is about 3 stops per day. that would be rediculous. although if you kept the car for a few years it would work. how does she handle in the snow.
Jul 26 2008 4:26PM
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KarmaSkiier
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hybrid cars dont do shit for the environment. only thing they do is save you money. they leave a bigger carbon footprint then a normal car does so in the long run. no good
Jul 26 2008 4:28PM
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vinnyT
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HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS FOR CARS IS RETARDED
its just the way the fuel companies want to sell you something (after gasoline) so there isnt a demand for electric cars that would put exxon and other out of business

its simple chemistry...  currently, the only way to make hydrogen gas is through electrolysis of water (basically running a current through water)... and since no process is 100% efficient, it would make much  more sense just to make a better electric car
Jul 26 2008 4:33PM
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finssidedown
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Do you understand the point of an exotic car?
Jul 26 2008 8:41PM
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Quinn
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tesla roadster! thats all there is to it
Jul 26 2008 8:55PM
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C-Burg
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yeah i am getting a ducati as soon as i am able
Jul 26 2008 9:28PM
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Alex_G
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My aunt works for Tesla and I got to ride one...holy shit they are unbelievable and accelerate faster than any other gas-powered car I've ridden in with the exception of this Lotus I once rode in.
Jul 26 2008 9:36PM
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zerospinskier
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$150,00 sounds pretty reasonable to me. Haha.

Jul 26 2008 10:14PM
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mski
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lets break the bank!

cool car for sure!
Jul 27 2008 2:34AM
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J.D.
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Thank you.
Jul 27 2008 2:36AM
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*DrewT*
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Too bad we've fucked ourselves.  We can't keep burning oil cause it'll destroy the planet but we can't stop burning oil cause it'll cripple the economy
Jul 27 2008 11:26AM
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PBraunstein
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do you have any idea what your talking about??... first off, neither of these cars are hybrid... one is electric and the other is hydrogen... secondly... what sources do you have that show you that either of these cars (or any "hybrid" as you put it) leave a larger carbon footprint than a normal gas car?? thats just plain ignorant.
Jul 27 2008 12:10PM
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