VentureOne
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FUEL ECONOMY:
n/a MPG n/a L/100km
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BODY TYPE:
Coupe
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TECHNOLOGY:
Plug-In Hybrid
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BASE MSRP:
$18,000
Green and Mean with the Moto Lean
What do you get when you combine the exhilaration of riding a fast motorcycle, the safety and comfort of a commuter car, and the fuel efficiency of advanced automotive technologies? The VentureOne—a two-passenger, three-wheeled, 100-mpg plug-in series hybrid from Venture Vehicles in Los Angeles.
Venture compares the driving sensation of the V1 to “flying a jet fighter 2 feet off the ground.” Capable of reaching top speeds of approximately 100 mph, it takes corners like a racing motorcycle that leans almost completely to one side. The two wheels and propulsion system in the back stay firmly on the ground, while the single front wheel and cabin—more like a glass-enclosed cockpit—tilts at angles up to 45 degrees. The automated tilting system, developed by Carver Engineering in the Netherlands and licensed by Venture Vehicles, uses a combination of hydraulic and mechanical technologies to determine the ideal angle and balance based on the traveling speed, rate of acceleration, and road conditions.
Sounds Thrilling—But Is It Safe?
According to the company, the VentureOne was designed to exceed the federal safety standards used for traditional automobiles, making it 30 times safer than the average motorcycle. Unlike the leaning, leather-clad moto-racers whose knees skim the pavement, the driver of the VentureOne is encased in a “safety cell,” complete with driver’s airbag, impact protection, restraint systems, and bumpers. The safety cell seats two passengers, one in front of the other.
Priced between $18,000 and $23,000 (depending on model), the VentureOne could be considered a devil-may-care toy for the wealthy—if it weren’t for the 100-mph worth of indulgence being tempered by 100 miles-per-gallon of environmental penitence. The vehicle is available in three shades of green. The fully electric version, featuring two in-wheel 20 kW electric motors and a 17 kWh lithium ion battery pack, delivers approximately 120 miles on a single charge. If you want to boost your range to 350 miles, you can opt for a 50 kW series plug-in hybrid version using a small internal combustion engine, a four gallon fuel tank ,and a 3 kWh li-ion battery pack. The third version, a 100 kW plug-in hybrid model, can bring your maximum speed to 120 mph, but cuts your range down to 300 miles. The batteries are charged via a standard 110-volt outlet, as well as a regenerative braking system.
Richard Hammond reviews the original Vandenbrink Carver in an episode of the BBC episode's "Top Gear."
The first set of VentureOne vehicles, expected in 2009, are being developed by a partnership that includes Swift Engineering, Cal Motors and Automotive Marketing Consultants. A123Systems of Watertown, Mass, supplies the lithium batteries.
Nothing Like It
The VentureOne could very well be the first plug-in hybrid to hit the market, and the first vehicle that delivers 100 miles-to-the-gallon. But how big is the market for a $20,000 three-wheeled, two-seater tilt-a-whirl motorcycle-car gizmo? Big enough for NGEN Partners, a cleantech venture firm with offices in California and New York, to invest $6 million in Venture Vehicles. Steve Parry, managing member at NGEN, believes the vehicle will meet the real-world needs of consumers. Parry said, “But without question, it is the absolutely extraordinary nature of the driving experience that ultimately will sell the product. There is simply nothing like it on the road.”
That is an awsome looking car, I'm going to get one.
Which looks unfinished. I'm hoping the V1 will be totally awesome looking. And think about it ... lots of people pay around 20k for a touring motorcycle. I'm not wealthy by any means... I would sure like one.. but my wife will make me get two. Then when my kid gets older he will want his own.
Venture get them made soon and sign us up!!!
I sold my harley earlier this summer and had plans to buy another harley in a year or so, that is until I saw the V1. Now I am holding off for the V1, my wife and I can ride inside from the elements now and still have the fun of a bike. Not only that, but we will be saving on fuel costs, and not spending any more than if we bought another harley! Go VentureOne go! I already have a preorder request in place.
Lets see more info. When i was in Europe i had seen something like it on the road, I couldn't get a good look for i was driving.
iT'S REALLY COOL AND SAD TO SAY THAT WE IN MALAYSIA WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ENJOY THE RIDE.... BUT ANYWAY HOPE THAT ONE DAY IT WILL BE HERE.......GO GREEN......
Anyone see "Who Killed the Electric Car"? I did and because of it, I won't buy any GM products! Say goodbye to GM!
Now my Mom will let me have a Motorcycle because its safe
I have been looking at these cars for about 4 months now. The Venture One is licensed by Carver (Europe company) to produce in the USA.
I love the idea of a 120 mile range EV car. My greatest desire is just to get away from the whole gas/oil drama in the world now.
I would perfer a longer range, but I believe I can accept a 120 mile EV for $23,000 rather then dropping $100,000 for the Tesla and its 250-300 mile range.
If someone can come out with a 200+ mile range EV for less then $25,000, I would be all over that.
We are currently seeking to reduce ways for our nations dependance on oil.Hydrogen as an alternative fuel holds a lot of promise.Blending hydrogen with other types of fuel is a good step in the right direction. Check out www.hybridh2o.com
It really is a sweet looking vehicle. If I can't hold out for the Tesla Motors' sedan, I'll just have to get one of these.
http://www.flytheroad.com/
I have been all over the idea of electric vehicles since I first heard about them. And when I saw the movie Who Killed the Electric Car I began to want on even more. BTW, why would anyone want to combine any types of fuels if you can cut out the need altogether?
the best way to save fuel to to reduce weight and the V1 does that.
But just because its Electric does not mean it does not pollute, what do you use to make electricity? Oil, coal, gas.
Buy a V1 over a Telsa or Fisker and spend the rest on solar cells and a wind turbine.
This vehicle looks fantastic. It reminds me a bit of an EV that was designed and produced in Denmark in the 80'ies, called the "Mini El". The vehicle was never a big hit, due to low speed and range, but it is still in production today (although in very small numbers) in Germany.
Video 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOq7mVkys4I
Video 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a399fIxp9-E
That's great, but I wonder what kind of driving licence is required in the EU?
Wish I didn't have to wait so long for this. It is exactly what I need to get to work & have some fun on the way.
needs some work on the front styling, but aside from that it's fantastic!
Die Big Oil pond-scum... die... LOL* I could warm up the the idea of electric motorcycle's i seem to remember Honda Motor Company back in 1973 showing a proto type one person road missile with a two cylinder engine and 70 + MPG but the thought of rocketing down the super slab dueling with Tractor Trailer Rigs and SUV's HUMMER'S etc is a sobering thought will VENTURE - 1 come with Collision Avoidance feature or twin .30 cal air cooled machine - guns..?
Where can I get this??
Quirky makes a good point about electricity generation causing air pollution. But that need not be the case, and it isn't always. For example, my local utility in SW Michigan (Consumers Energy) generates almost 20% of its residential electricity through nuclear power. That percentage could be substantially increased -- to reduce the absurd 57% that it generates using coal. If you fear nuclear power, there's another option: sign up for your local utility's Green Generation program. I did, and here's how it works: I agree to pay a higher rate, and the utility agrees to generate the amount of electricity used by my household through wind and biomass rather than its usual heavily-polluting mix of sources............................................... Moreover, people who install solar or wind systems on their homes can simply install a larger system to generate enough electricity to also power their cars ...................................... In short, whether through nuclear power, Green generation programs, or solar & wind, electric cars can survive on electricity that is itself non-polluting.
where do I send my deposit?????
This is awesome! I totally want one! How do I get it!?
WOW! GOT PRE ORDER FOR 3 IN A WHILE AGO
SAVINGS , FINALLY CHEAP VEHICLE TO GET FROM A2B FAST AND BONUS ITS ECO FRIENDLY
IM USING MINE FOR COMPANY CARS
300-350 MILE RANGE
115MPH
100MPG
WOW!!
PERFECT
LOVE IT!!!! This "Carike" has not come soon enough!! Gotta have it now. Plug in people!!
I need one of this cool carver's all eletric, if you finance for me just send to my house at 35 moss hill rd Carmel NY 10512 I need a low interest rate and you can put nice log on it to of you company the gray one look great thank you.
I will tatoo "Venture" to my forehead to get one of these things now! Seriously, tell the testers to kick it in gear and get this product out the door.
Seriously though, when can I get one?
This looks like a great ride for Chicago.
This is something that looks real interesting. I would GLADLY park my F-150 to drive this to and from work. It's looks like the fun of a bike and the fuel efficiency (or electric) crossed with the safety of a car. Sign me up. I would save enough money in gas to make the payments on this.
Ah men to that brother. I would ride my motorcycle in the sun and the V1 in the rain. The Gas Guzzler 150 would sit and collect dust except to haul stuff. When do they expect this pipe dream will become a reality?
Yes, please, where do I sign for one? I would like to drive the car of the future.
Hi,
Just put high explosive placards on it. If anyone asks claim its for the Li batteries. Since I ride bicycles and I feel your angst. If its a convertible like the Carver, a short stick and mace-ball, clearly displayed, might make a Hummer owner think twice about getting too close. Ultra-modern car with medieval weapons...I like it. Unfortunately the CHP does not look favorably on machine gun armament. Black powder guns are a possibiity however.
-Roger
I would love to get one but the price could be a little less
One question:
Does this company take cash or credit cards?
I will sale my 2007 nissan altima to get one of these vehicle. Is their going to be a e-mail news letter from this company when this vehicle is on the market for sale?
I live outside CA and am not allowed to put a deposit on an Aptera, I want one of these more...where can I get on the waiting list...I'll make a deposit now! Take my money and use it to get me one sooner. I just paid $3.98 for diesel (I know, that's cheap for some of you out there in Disneyland), and I'd rather get some mileage for it! At todays gas prices, and those predicted for this summer, you can bet there will be companies stepping up the hybrid development. Gimme some!
I already have my electricity produced in a combination of hydroelectric and wind turbine. My V1 will not pollute.
how do i preorder on of these babies
hello every1.. i would like to buy one.. i live in usa.. and i dont know where to buy one here.. if u have anyinfo where can i buy one.. please contact me al_limelight@hotmail.com
I am going from one toy to another. I am putting my fully restored 1969 Pontiac GTO up for sale and I have already preregistered my V1. Fantastic concept, and I am not waiting very patiently!
YOU'VE GOT A WINNER! I LOVE IT! CAN'T WAIT TO BUT ONE. BETTER, SAFER, MORE FUN THAN A MOTORCYCLE! GREAT GAS MILEAGE. WISH I COULD INVEST IN YOUR COMPANY!
Forget about the Aptera, I'm already sold to this VentureOne! Not only it's sleek, have a smaller footprint than the Aptera, it's faster and now my wife can't say no anymore about me buying a motorcycle, it's a car!!! 'Hope it comes with airconditioning as it could get really hot inside! It took me less than 2 min. after reading the article to sign up.
Wrote to company, did not get a reply!
I love it I want one. Where can i get one?
I want one......will it be coming down and (Australia) and when?
i THINK THAT THIS CARR IS A CRAP.
THIS CARR IS SOOO WACK, AND MAKES ME WANT TO PUKE AND DO TWO GIRLS ONE CUP
lol...yeah I really did laugh out loud.
If i see any of you driving this..well anybody driving this...I WILL point and laugh.
I would rather be poor and drive something that gets 18MPG than this.
I LOVE this product. When will it be in production, and how can I get it in Chicago, USA?
I want one!
hahhahaha,,,, exactly same here my parents won't let me have motorcycle,,,but this Ventureone is like motorcycle,,
It seems overly expensive to me. Particularly after seeing that a similar vehicle (the VW gx3) cost only 17,000 dlls.
Yes, its economic... but the initial cost doesn't really reflect that.
This should be available as soon as possible. People waste so much resources driving around in SUV to work, store, city, or long commutes. I for one would sell my car as soon as this becomes available.
This is the 3rd car design I've seen, and the 2nd one I've heard of that is actually planned for production. I could see the gas version being very popular in the US. The EV model would only really be useful as a commuter vehicle here, depending on where you live and how far from work you are.
For those wondering about the price, that totally depends on the local economy. If it is popular enough, the price will go down. Also, since battery technology has become more available and more common, the extra bill for that has come down. I would expect that trend to continue. It does not look like an unreasonable price tag when comparing it to a new motorcycle or a trike, considering what it has to offer.
I love the car/motorcycle but i have a few questions.
1) Which is better the all electric, or the hybrid?
2) By 2009 or 2010 how much will the price go down for say, a used one. (If it goes down at all)
3) Where can I get one, because I live smack in the middle of the U.S. on the prarie.
4) Will it need a motercycle liscence or a drivers. I am only 13 so the less wait the better. unless you count saving up...umm... yea my question still stands
plese answer
yea uhh bill gates and M. Hefer whoops I mean... no wait I don't. when you two are sitting at the pump with your gas guzzling machine watching the gas prices go up and up and up. We'll all pull up in our VentureOne's come out and say "Wow! we really haven't been to one of these gas filler upper places in a while have we?" then we'll see you and your car and be like "What kind of mileage does that thing get?" and you'll say "Umm... well 5mpg" then WE'LL all point and laugh and puke. Okay maybe not puke.
I like the design in picture 6, I also love the steering wheel concept. Well, it's not a wheel is it? But I think I mostly, well not mostly but this is a good reason, because I LOVE TO FLY! If there was someway to fly everywhere I'd do it. and this looks like this as close as I'm gonna get right now. My parents are going to say "Oh it's not safe" or my father's favorite expression "The smart cars aren't so smart when your in a wreck." well I hope when they see this, they'll like the safety ratings. OR they may just find it in they're driveway one morning.
I need a car like this.... Where, when and how soon can I get one of these?
Now if they can only make that small hybrid generation engine CNG...
Front end look different than the main pic.
Would it be changed when distributed in 2009?
Where do I put up for waiting list?
How long it takes to recharge from close to empty to full?
I am anxious about this one. Will purchase two!
Los Angeles area
Airport
I want one.... I need one!
I have a Porsche Boxster S... but this looks like it's way fun to drive, and I would drive this Venture One all day and all night without worrying about the fuel cost. I had a Kawasaki ZX6, but I think I'd rather have this than a sport-bike because it's a lot more useful for day-to-day transportation. I can already see it parked in the garage next to the Porsche! At 4 bucks a gallon (last time I looked), I'd use the Venture a lot more!
BMW has been working on 3-wheeler for some time, recent one is called the 'Clever', but I think I like this more... especially with electric power. I think you'll sell a million of these V1's. I just saw the V1 on a TV spot and then looked them up on YouTube. I remember reading about the Carver a couple of years ago after seeing it on a car show and I wanted it then. I'm glad to see it's going into production in the States! The time is right.
I am from the Phoenix Arizona area and love this but wanted to know about AC as I see you are sitting in a solar bubble. When can we expect one and how does one get on the list.
I'd love one. Who would service it, though? I live in Southeastern Michigan
Can you put a rocket launcher on it?
It is a great idea and I really would love one, but I have a feeling it will be like every other electric car.
1. Either it will be too expensive for any average person to afford... or
2. They will only lease it to a small number of people, probably from southern California.
I wish it wasnt' true but I have been looking to buy an electric car for almost a year and every company says it is in the 'future'. They can make them now, they made them ten years ago when California came out with the zero emissions law, so why does it have to be in the future?
p.s. everyone who thinks they will be able to actually buy one of these needs to watch "Who Killed The Electric Car."
What are you talking about
I would like to see it priced closer to $15,000... and what about storage? Would there be a (small) trailer provision? Otherwise, the backseat would be the only (limited). I would consider buying one but probably wouldn't use it during winter driving conditions unless it were very stable.
I wonder why the two wheels aren't in the front instead of the rear? Seems handling/steering could be improved if the two wheels where turning along with the leaning. And, with two front wheels, perhaps the cockpit could be two seats across... with one rear seat or hatch? Just a thought.
I want a VentureOne - when and where can I purchase one?
where do I sign I want one asap
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