Fred Flintstone could only dream of such a car. The HumanCar Imagine PS, a four-seater vehicle that uses hand cranks, can take on hills at 30 miles per hour, exceed 60 mph on flat terrain and is expected to hit the market next year.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38723900/ns ... nnovation/
No more going to the gym with this vehicle
'Human-electric' hybrid car
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Re: 'Human-electric' hybrid car
I suspect the passengers might become cranky after a few miles...
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Re: 'Human-electric' hybrid car
In the video he didn't look like he had to "sweat" much to keep it going. I do agree with some of the comments about lack of safety, and so on. Neat idea though...
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Re: 'Human-electric' hybrid car
Can't see my better half being taken by this idea and as for putting tow teenage boys in the back and expecting them to contribute to the effort... 
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Re: 'Human-electric' hybrid car
Maybe they have a version that runs on hot air?stuck wrote:...as for putting tow teenage boys in the back and expecting them to contribute to the effort...
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