Ecofriendly three-wheelers

(Credit: Daily Telegraph)

Meet the Dolphin, a three-wheeled, two-seater concept car that carries driver and passenger in tandem configuration. The aerodynamic prototype (pictured left) weighs just 475 pounds, and relies on a 200cc Piaggio scooter engine. According to this article in the U.K.'s Telegraph, the Dolphin can reach speeds of more than 60mph and gets an average fuel economy of 90 miles per gallon.

(Credit: Myers Motors)

While the Dolphin is still a concept, a tandem-style, three-wheeled, two-seater production vehicle is not that far off. Myers Motors is scheduled to launch its electric-powered Qui Moto (right)--a successor to the Corbin Sparrow and NmG electric cars--in summer 2007. And for those who prefer their three-wheelers with the single wheel at the front, the Zap Xebra is already on sale in the United States.

It looks like the days of four-wheel drive are numbered.

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Old news again.. already beaten to market

The CARVER was showcased on TOP GEAR a few years ago. It's in production already in Switzerland, but has few sales due to its almost $60,000 price tag. It leans into corners like a bike, but with 3 wheels. Like sitting in a fighter jet cockpit with passenger behind you.

http://www.carver-worldwide.com/SubItem/SubItem.asp?S_ID=23&nc=1

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Not so old after all........

This car couldn?t be classified as ?old news? next to the Carver for the simple fact that the Carver is not very economical.

For middle class America the price tag is a very important factor when it comes to almost any type of purchase.

The Carver?s $60,000 price tag is not very appealing to one who is looking to conserve ecologically and economically.

The Zap Xebra that is currently on the market is available starting at $10,500. The Zap Xebra is a single seat version of the Zap Dolphin.