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Author:  thomas_hb [ Thu Aug 25, 2011 8:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Manic Moke!
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-08-25/man-rides-from-coast-to-outback/2854598

Throughout the marathon trip Mr Lear will be shadowed by a Mini Moke that he has been customising for almost a year.

He says wind turbines mounted on the car's roof will charge spare batteries for the bike.

"It will be hard because the car has to be going the right speed so the turbines can harness the power of the wind," he said.

"So depending on the wind, the Moke will have to speed up, slow down, speed up."
Author:  Irish Yobbo [ Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:22 pm ]
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Interesting.

But I can't help but to put a few holes in the plan here. It's all for a good cause and all, but it's really just running off petrol!

The car will be using extra fuel to push the turbine through the air, to generate power to run the bike. It's really no different to running off the car's alternator.

But I imagine this is just a proof of concept thing. And you'll get some power when it's parked for free!
Author:  IwannaMini [ Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:26 pm ]
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OMG. I give it 3 weeks before BMW release that as an addition to their line up.....
Author:  thomas_hb [ Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:45 pm ]
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Yobbo,

I had the same thought. Some wind turbines though are super efficient. In that size, compared to an alternator though? I suspect not.

But, I think the key is that the electricity is a supplement to his pedalling.

But then, it's still pointless because what good is it riding around on 50% pedal power if you've got a car driving alognside you.

I wonder if it's a BINI with mods or a Moke with mods? The dash, from the long distance shot, seems to be a BINI dash so it could be a complete front cut.
Author:  Harley [ Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:56 pm ]
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He won't make it, the bini will break down before it gets quarter of the way.
:lol:
Author:  bnicho [ Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:18 pm ]
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Fugly Moke!!

I don't think there is much moke there at all. Smashed Bini cabrio with a few Moke panels tacked on???
Author:  1275LS [ Thu Aug 25, 2011 11:28 pm ]
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I think that car is pretty crazy. Why would you bother.

He has either ruined a Bini, a moke, or brought together two wrecks. Either way, why bother?
Author:  TheMiniMan [ Fri Aug 26, 2011 1:56 am ]
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ah well,,, some mothers do have em :-)

I really hope he rides push-bikes regularly,,, because if he doesn`t then he`s gonna have one VERY sore Ar$E by the end of the first day,,, & may barely make the 3rd day from the pain

I wish him well tho
Author:  watto [ Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:24 am ]
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:?: :?: :?: :roll:

I suppose Julia Gillard will think this is a good idea...

:shock:
Author:  adamstuart [ Sun Aug 28, 2011 2:26 pm ]
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watto wrote:
:?: :?: :?: :roll:

I suppose Julia Gillard will think this is a good idea...

:shock:


8)
Author:  Petesmini [ Sun Aug 28, 2011 3:48 pm ]
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If Julia thinks its a good idea we'll all be blo*dy taxed on it!! :twisted: :!:
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