The Spira three-wheeler is a unique vehicle. It’s one of the finalists in the Automotive X-Prize but its frugal fuel consumption and low emissions are only part of the vision of making it a car for the people. The Spira starts with a scooter, uses everything but the frame, and all those parts bolt into a foam composite tub to create a lightweight (137 kg) three-wheeled two-seater with immeasurably greater crash protection for the occupants. Gizmag visited the Spira’s home in Thailand to drive what inventor Lon Ballard hopes will become a machine for the people, and came away mightily impressed…
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Road Safety,
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Scooter,
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