Could you give me a brief description of the Eco-Fueler American Roadster?
Is the Roadster a Car or a Motorcycle?
As a motorcycle do we have to wear helmets and get a motorcycle license?
Can we get insurance on the Roadster?
What are the Specifications and Amenities of the Roadster?
How safe is the Roadster?
Is compressed natural gas safe?
Does it meet government standard regulations for safety and operating components?
How fast does it go?
How much does it cost?
How wide is the back end?
Does it have a radio and all the other entertainment components such as cd player, etc. found standard in most cars?
Could you give me a brief description of the Eco-Fueler American Roadster?
The Eco-Fueler American Roadster is basically a safe, dry, comfortable, commuter's three-wheeled vehicle that can transport a total of three passengers and runs or operates on compressed natural gas (CNG), which you can fuel up from your home with the Eco-Fueler home fueling compressor for about a national average cost of 90 cents per GGE (gasoline gallon equivalent).
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Is the Roadster a Car or a Motorcycle?
The American Roadster is a three-wheel vehicle defined by the Highway and Transportation Board as a "Trike", which is included in the definition of a "Motorcycle". As such it complies in every way with the Safety requirements and regulations applicable to a motorcycle.
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As a motorcycle do we have to wear helmets and get a motorcycle license?
California, Oregon and most other states exempt a 3 wheeled vehicle from the requirement of obtaining a motorcycle license.
California, Oregon and most other states exempt a 3 wheeled vehicle from the requirement of wearing a helmet while the top is on. We are told that the roll bar being installed on delivered vehicles will extend the exemption to our Roadster even when the top is removed.
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Can we get insurance on the Roadster?
The Roadster is insured as a Motorcycle. State Farm Insurance and Countrywide Insurance of two insurance companies that have agreed to insure the Roadster under normal underwriting (record of the driver for accidents and tickets) as long as all other insurance is also with the company. We have a wholesale broker contacting insurance underwriting departments now in order to list those companies who will also make insurance available.
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What are the Specifications and Amenities of the Roadster?
The American Roadster™ has the following specifications:
Amenities:
Colors Red, White, Blue, Yellow, Tan, Pink, and Silver
Removable Hard Top
3 seat Personal Vehicle
AM/FM CD Player
Air Conditioned
Engine:
In-Line 3 Cylinder
CNG engine designed for Eco-Fueler
100 Horsepower
Similar to a Subaru WRX
Statistics:
0-60 in 7 Seconds
120 mph Top Speed
1650 Curb Weight
450 Mile Range
Variable by state. 28¢ per gallon low, $1.28 in Oregon
Tubular Steel Frame
Suspension:
Dual A arm Suspension
Coil Over Shocks
2 rear 150 Pound Springs
1 front 400 Pound Spring
Transmission:
Manual 5 Speed
OR 3 Speed Automatic
Transaxle
Safety:
Frame and Suspension designed by Designer of NASCAR Race Cars
Designer says it is designed meet NASCAR safety and handling design requirements
Says it will handle curves better than an sports car on the road.
Some of the practical advantages to The American Roadster™ are:
State tax credits are available in many states – California has a $1,000 tax credit.
CNG is sold in most states without gas tax.
IRS mileage allowance is 42.5¢ and your fuel cost is between 1¢ and 2¢.
Insurance costs for a motorcycle are generally less than the cost of a full size car.
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How safe is the Roadster?
Our design engineers have calculated that the American Roadster is very safe. In a similar design, the vehicle could not be rolled in curves at high speeds. It just skidded sideways.
Pat Blair has been responsible for design and safety of the Roadster. He is a NASCAR race car designer, and is working with our manufacturing/production team. Pat designed the Roadster frame, steering and suspension to NASCAR safety and performance standards and designed the Roadster to be driven safely at speeds up to 200 miles per hour (almost twice the maximum speed of our production vehicle’s capabilities).
The driver and rear seat passengers have the standard shoulder and lap seat belts as in all conventional vehicles. Additionally, air bags will be available optional equipment should the buyer opt to purchase these.
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Is compressed natural gas safe?
Yes. The cylinders that hold the compressed natural gas are significantly stronger than gasoline tanks and have withstood bullet and bonfire testing and meet or exceed U. S. Department of Transportation safety standards. Even in the unlikely event of a rupture, CNG will not form combustible pools on the ground, as other fuels do. Because it is lighter than air, it will rise and dissipate if released. Furthermore, natural gas is not toxic to touch, and it is much more difficult to ignite than gasoline or methanol.
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Does it meet government standard regulations for safety and operating components?
The American Roadster is classed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as a motorcycle. (Any two or three-wheeled vehicle that weighs 1650 pounds or less)
The American Roadster exceeds all government standards and regulations for safety and operating components for motorcycles which are currently established. Additionally, it also meets most of the regulations and standards for automobiles as well.
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How fast does it go?
Top speed for the Roadster is approximately 120 mph.
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How much does it cost?
MSRP for the American Roadster is $19,900 USD. This price includes the Home Fueling Compressor, which is a $3,500 value.
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How wide is the back end?
Rear-end wheelbase width for the Roadster is 74 inches and it's length is approximately the same as a Toyota Camry.
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Does it have a radio and all the other entertainment components such as cd player, etc. found standard in most cars?
The American Roadster has all the bells and whistles, heater, air conditioning, am-fm stereo, cd player, removable convertible hardtop, etc.
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