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Well, I’m subscribed lol No-pedal mid-drive is my jam. :D

So John in CR, if you were to suggest a comparable motor to someone still wanting a Hubmonster - Which would it be?

+ $1B http://www.forbes.com/sites/brookecrothers/2015/11/05/furtive-tesla-rival-faraday-future-announces-1-billion-facility-investment/

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Been a while since my last update, but I am still working on this bike. Slowly, but it's moving. I now have design concepts worked up that I would like to share. What are your thoughts? EDIT: My goal is to land on a form factor that is not quite motorcycle, but not bicycle either.

Who's preordering? http://www.forbes.com/sites/brookecrothers/2015/09/02/tesla-model-x-arrives-on-september-29-model-3-preorders-in-march-elon-musk/

Subaru Micro Van converted in the 80s to LA electric. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-Other-Micro-Van-like-360-/161788246846?forcerrptr=true&hash=item25ab54bb3e&item=161788246846 http://www.lanemotormuseum.org/collection/cars/item/subaru-360-electra-van

Darn. All my hopes and dreams dashed.

:P

Well, I'm thinking of starting the Franklin Electric Kite company. So...

No, DC area. I used to live in San Jose though before moving to Fremont. Was on South First Street between San Carlos and San Salvador, by the SJSU campus. Back in 2006-07, it was not as "revitalized." My corner had 3 clubs/bars on it, not counting the ones just a door up or down on First)...

That'd be cool to see. I'm hopeful they stay in business and expand. You never know, they could be in your area before long.

I'm super excited. I got a membership to http://www.techshop.ws - Membership gives me access to all the equipment there, water jet, laser cutter, 3D printer, complete wood shop with 3D ShopBot, cold saw, CNC with 4D, tons of sheet metal punches and shears, angle iron shear, etc. It's a really...

I appreciate that it slides out, and that alone is fun, yes. I used to autocross and of course, with a Nissan 240sx, I did some drifting. So, I will just say that I HIGHLY encourage you to try it first (car or trike) before powering the front wheels - that is, try real drifting. Using your legs...

Are they actually selling these now? I thought this was marketing/vaporware.