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The first thing I should say here is that this isn’t the last episode of our little video series – it can’t be - we just haven’t finished yet. So expect Episodes 7 and probably 8 of 6 before long… 
Second thing to say is I’ve got a new idea for a name. I’m quite taken with it.
Continue reading “The Wind Car – Episode 6 of 6″
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Thanks to everybody for that massive response to the last video posting on the wind car. And some more great names rolling in. I’m going to reply globally here if that’s OK.
Couple of people raised valid issues/questions – why aren’t we making a family car for example, or transforming a Prius (nice idea) – and haven’t Tesla already proven the EV sportscar thing?
The answer to all these lies in two parts, timing and my nature. Continue reading “The Wind Car (5 of 6)”
22 ResponsesHere it is then, the fourth episode of the making of our wind car. By the time we get to the sixth I’m hoping it’ll be on the road.
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Good vid this one, all looks very industrial over there in Norfolk - and stuff is starting to come together.
I’m thinking it’s about time to come up with a name, and I’ve come up with a short list. Continue reading “The Wind Car (4 of 6) - Time for a name”
75 ResponsesHere’s the third in our series of monthly wind car videos.
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You can see the body really starting to take shape here, and hear Peter talk about ‘toughening up’ of the look, from his original.
We’ve ‘placed’ all the parts within the car now and began machining/producing some of the bigger components, like the transmission. Continue reading “Wind car video update - part 3″
22 ResponsesHere’s the second of our monthly video updates on the Wind car project.
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I’m off to Norfolk next week to take a look at the proposed body modifications and generally have a catch up with the team. I’m looking fwd to it.
Chassis has been lengthened, battery housing and transmission are now designed and under construction and we’re very slightly behind the estimated timeline, but still heading for Dec on the road. Continue reading “The Wind Car is on its way - video update part 2″
17 ResponsesWork started in earnest on our wind powered car about 6 weeks ago. We’re making good progress, close to plan and budget so far.
Here’s a short video showing our progress so far:
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Should be posting one of these a month now as we count down to the day we get this ‘wind powered car’ on the road. Continue reading “The Wind Car is on its way - Part 1″
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This blog is about answers to the big questions - how will we keep the lights on, what kind of cars will we drive (will we drive?) and how will we feed ourselves - in a post oil world, and a world where we can't afford to keep burning things and throwing things away. Energy, Transport and Food are the three big issues.
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