7. A Couple Of Puzzles, Continued

And finally, what’s this?

It’s a cute little remote control toy car for the kids, right? Uh, Uh! This is "The 120-M.P.H. Electric Car".

"This is the electric car that can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds to a top speed of 120 mph in one gear with no shifting thanks to its two electric motors - smaller versions of the same kind found in diesel-electric locomotives - that combine to produce over 1,000 lbf-ft of torque. No wider than most motorcycles at 39", it can fit in a 6’ half-lane with more clearance than a semi-truck in a full 12’ freeway lane, enabling you to negotiate traffic congestion where lane splitting is permitted. Its small size eliminates the need for parallel parking as it can park perpendicular to a curb without the need for a full space."

"The driver and passenger sit in tandem front and back seats that use four-point pilot seat belts with inertia reels, similar to harnesses found in race cars, yet are easy to use. The car’s chassis is made of stainless steel, and the chrome-moly roll cage meets Sports Car Club of America racing standards for safety. The body panels are made of carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass, and its side impact bars offer four times the protection found in typical SUVs. The car’s unique stability is derived from its low center of gravity, created by 1,100 lbs. of batteries under the floor, giving it a rollover threshold equivalent to a 5-star National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rating found in the lowest-slung sports cars. It has front and rear disc brakes and coil-over shock absorbers."

"The car generates no emissions and operates from a set of lead-acid batteries that can recharge using any service up to 50 amps, providing enough power for a range of 40-80 miles, up to four times the average commute in the U.S. 8.5’ L x 39" W x 60" H. (3,000 lbs.) Available in a variety of colors."

The price? Well, it’s less than you’d pay for a totally high end audio system from MusicDirect, $108,000 to be exact. Let me know when you’ve got yours and we can race.

See all the wonders HS has to offer at its website.

Some Clean Summer Fun

You and I looked at a bunch of interesting products, most of which we might love to have, but can’t afford. So, what difference does it make? Nobody got hurt. Our bank accounts are intact. And we’ve passed several minutes during a hot and lazy summer. Thanks for coming along. Remember to let me know about your favorite wonderful products.

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