Clever

[rogwild]

Here is one on the 'CLEVER", not a Carver; the front is more 'symmetrical', but still could use some work:
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The more I see this, the more I realize HOW MUCH more Venture Vehicles has to accomplish (haven't even decided on a 'final' design concept yet)!


Edited by Timon: Moved to it's own thread.

[Timon]

Another couple of good videos on the CLEVER. Venture needs to do some of these as soon as their prototype is ready.

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[RAN]

The Clever looks great! I dunno why no one in Europe is exploring electric hybrid power for this class of vehicle. While the specs are still in flux on the V-1 (until the gerbil spinning the "Which Way Should We Go This Week wheel gets tired), it's a safe bet that it will out perform the Clever and the Carver by a fairly wide margin.

[Derwin]

Man, I really love this vehicle. I really want one NOW!

[RAN]

I hear yaaaaaa! http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x139/MahBoff/bounce.gif

[rogwild]

Yes, the CLEVER is a nice looking machine but does have some drawbacks.
1. It operates on CNG, which is readily available in Europe, but might cause 'fill up' problems here.
2. Its 'tilting' system is not as 'mature' as the Carver One's DVC which determines tilt angle from the actual torque on the steering column, where the CLEVER has a computer program that takes several factors (speed, lean angle, wheel direction, etc.) and computes the desired angle for the hydraulics to tilt the vehicle (they are still working to 'perfect' the program).
3. Top speed is 62 mph.
4. Range is 124 miles before fill up.
Hopefully when they get it perfected, and can increase its speed, range, and safety; it will be a fine vehicle, and may make its way to the US.