Anyone seen the VentureOne? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Dragonacc · 03-10-2007, 08:34 PM

This thing looks pretty awesome.

Introducing the VentureOne, a revolutionary 3-wheel, tilting, plug-in Hybrid vehicle. This unique 2-passenger flex-fuel Hybrid vehicle will achieve 100 miles per gallon with a top speed of over 100 mph.

And if that weren’t enough, imagine combining the performance feel of a sports car with the agility of a motorcycle. This is an exhilarating driving experience that can only be compared to flying a jet fighter two feet off the ground.

The VentureOne is a fully enclosed vehicle that is surrounded by a steel “safety cell” and other safety features typically found only in cars—things like side impact beams, driver airbag, rear bumper and engine shield.

While the same height and length as the MINI Cooper, the driver in the VentureOne sits as high off the road as a standard automobile. When combined with its 360° glass canopy effect, the VentureOne not only provides a driver with tremendous road visibility, but adds to a sense of overall driving confidence.

The VentureOne is a revolutionary new vision in transportation.

The VentureOne weighs approximately 1,200 pounds in prototype form, with an overall width of 48 inches, a length of 11' 8", and a 106 inch wheelbase. The engine is located in the rear of the vehicle at a low height. The passenger compartment and the front wheel tilt when cornering; however, the forces are aligned with the vertical axis of the driver’s body, resulting in the driver being pressed into the seat rather than pushed across it.

Although classified as a motorcycle according to the NHTSA (since it has three wheels), the VentureOne has an enclosed body. The reinforced roll-cage construction in combination with front-and-side-impact protection, and a highly efficient passenger restraint system, give the occupants a level of protection comparable to conventional cars — or statistically, 33 times the safety of a typical motorcycle.

Venture Vehicles plans to initially offer two propulsion packages for the VentureOne: the hybrid E50 and Q100, and all-electric Venture EV mode – with a wide range of accessories available for each.

All three classes will incorporate the patented Dynamic Vehicle Control system, or DVC™, developed by Carver Engineering, which allows the vehicle to tilt up to 45° side-to-side at a rate of 85° per second. All three will also feature ventilated disc brakes and measure 3.5 meters in overall length.

The vehicles’ propulsion system is of a series hybrid design. The system consists of a small internal combustion engine connected to a 15 – 20 kW generator, two in-wheel 25 kW electric motors, a four gallon fuel tank, and a 3 kWh Li-Ion battery pack. The system is able to take energy normally lost as heat due to braking and return it to the battery, increasing overall system efficiency.

All three models will exceed 100mpg, with speeds of over 100 mph, and breathtaking acceleration – a major breakthrough in the automotive industry.

More info and videos of the European version at the companies website.

http://www.flytheroad.com/

Dragonacc · 03-10-2007, 08:42 PM

Prices are supposed to range from $20,000 - $23,000. Estimated availability is sometime in 2008.

The 100kw hybrid version is supposed to do 0-60 in under 5 seconds.

This would make an amazing replacement for my LB in a couple years.

Nutzoids · 03-10-2007, 10:20 PM

Holy Shit that's cool!

ChinoCharles · 03-11-2007, 04:00 AM

Ridiculous.

Slummy · 03-11-2007, 04:24 AM

One question, how do those people fit in there?
I mean is it some kind of magic cabin, where it gets
bigger when you get inside?

eTiMaGo · 03-11-2007, 04:30 AM

well you can clearly see the guy in the back has no legs, I think it is a requirement....

Slummy · 03-11-2007, 04:41 AM

well all in all, its pretty cool, but i'm not a big fan of the side window. its reminicent of the Subaru svx.

jdubau55 · 03-11-2007, 11:02 AM

Think I'll save for the Atom instead....

eTiMaGo · 03-11-2007, 11:54 AM

Hmmmm Ariel Atom... making the Lotus Elise seem like a truck...

ChinoCharles · 03-11-2007, 12:20 PM

I'd still rather have a Yamaha YZF R6.

Dragonacc · 03-11-2007, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdubau55

Think I'll save for the Atom instead....

You'd have to save twice as much, but to each his own.

jdubau55 · 03-11-2007, 06:52 PM

Twice yes, but about 4 times the fun factor. If I wanted to sway back and forth I can do that in my seat.

Dragonacc · 03-11-2007, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdubau55

Twice yes, but about 4 times the fun factor. If I wanted to sway back and forth I can do that in my seat.

4 times the fun factor? How do you quantify that exactly?

jdubau55 · 03-11-2007, 07:02 PM

The Atom is much much faster. Both in a straight line and in the twisties. That, and its my humble opinion.

*Chris07LB* · 03-11-2007, 08:46 PM

Guess road heads outta the question with this thing...

Dragonacc · 03-11-2007, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

Guess road heads outta the question with this thing...

Road head?

The windows go down and the back of the roof comes off.

Maybe I'm not getting your meaning...?

jdubau55 · 03-11-2007, 11:09 PM

Def not getting his meaning.... picture guy driving car....girlfriend in passenger seat leaned over into his lap....

Blenjar · 03-11-2007, 11:13 PM

lmao!

-- Blen

03-10-2007, 08:34 PM	#1
Dragonacc View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris LB, 70 Mach 1, 84 5.0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atl, GA Posts: 139	Anyone seen the VentureOne? This thing looks pretty awesome. Introducing the VentureOne, a revolutionary 3-wheel, tilting, plug-in Hybrid vehicle. This unique 2-passenger flex-fuel Hybrid vehicle will achieve 100 miles per gallon with a top speed of over 100 mph. And if that weren’t enough, imagine combining the performance feel of a sports car with the agility of a motorcycle. This is an exhilarating driving experience that can only be compared to flying a jet fighter two feet off the ground. The VentureOne is a fully enclosed vehicle that is surrounded by a steel “safety cell” and other safety features typically found only in cars—things like side impact beams, driver airbag, rear bumper and engine shield. While the same height and length as the MINI Cooper, the driver in the VentureOne sits as high off the road as a standard automobile. When combined with its 360° glass canopy effect, the VentureOne not only provides a driver with tremendous road visibility, but adds to a sense of overall driving confidence. The VentureOne is a revolutionary new vision in transportation. The VentureOne weighs approximately 1,200 pounds in prototype form, with an overall width of 48 inches, a length of 11' 8", and a 106 inch wheelbase. The engine is located in the rear of the vehicle at a low height. The passenger compartment and the front wheel tilt when cornering; however, the forces are aligned with the vertical axis of the driver’s body, resulting in the driver being pressed into the seat rather than pushed across it. Although classified as a motorcycle according to the NHTSA (since it has three wheels), the VentureOne has an enclosed body. The reinforced roll-cage construction in combination with front-and-side-impact protection, and a highly efficient passenger restraint system, give the occupants a level of protection comparable to conventional cars — or statistically, 33 times the safety of a typical motorcycle. Venture Vehicles plans to initially offer two propulsion packages for the VentureOne: the hybrid E50 and Q100, and all-electric Venture EV mode – with a wide range of accessories available for each. All three classes will incorporate the patented Dynamic Vehicle Control system, or DVC™, developed by Carver Engineering, which allows the vehicle to tilt up to 45° side-to-side at a rate of 85° per second. All three will also feature ventilated disc brakes and measure 3.5 meters in overall length. The vehicles’ propulsion system is of a series hybrid design. The system consists of a small internal combustion engine connected to a 15 – 20 kW generator, two in-wheel 25 kW electric motors, a four gallon fuel tank, and a 3 kWh Li-Ion battery pack. The system is able to take energy normally lost as heat due to braking and return it to the battery, increasing overall system efficiency. All three models will exceed 100mpg, with speeds of over 100 mph, and breathtaking acceleration – a major breakthrough in the automotive industry. More info and videos of the European version at the companies website. http://www.flytheroad.com/

03-11-2007, 04:30 AM	#6
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	well you can clearly see the guy in the back has no legs, I think it is a requirement.... __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

03-11-2007, 11:54 AM	#9
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	Hmmmm Ariel Atom... making the Lotus Elise seem like a truck... __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

03-11-2007, 11:13 PM	#18
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	lmao! -- Blen __________________ http://www.360voice.com/tag/noobblenjar My Car http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4245 My DJ www.PainlessWolf.com

03-10-2007, 08:42 PM	#2
Dragonacc View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris LB, 70 Mach 1, 84 5.0 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atl, GA Posts: 139	Prices are supposed to range from $20,000 - $23,000. Estimated availability is sometime in 2008. The 100kw hybrid version is supposed to do 0-60 in under 5 seconds. This would make an amazing replacement for my LB in a couple years.

03-10-2007, 10:20 PM	#3
Nutzoids View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 938	Holy Shit that's cool!

03-11-2007, 04:00 AM	#4
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Ridiculous.

03-11-2007, 04:24 AM	#5
Slummy View User's Garage Drives: Black LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: D.C. Posts: 249	One question, how do those people fit in there? I mean is it some kind of magic cabin, where it gets bigger when you get inside?

03-11-2007, 04:41 AM	#7
Slummy View User's Garage Drives: Black LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: D.C. Posts: 249	well all in all, its pretty cool, but i'm not a big fan of the side window. its reminicent of the Subaru svx.

03-11-2007, 11:02 AM	#8
jdubau55 Drives: 2007 White Yaris LB 5 Spd. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 451	Think I'll save for the Atom instead....

03-11-2007, 12:20 PM	#10
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I'd still rather have a Yamaha YZF R6.

03-11-2007, 06:52 PM	#12
jdubau55 Drives: 2007 White Yaris LB 5 Spd. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 451	Twice yes, but about 4 times the fun factor. If I wanted to sway back and forth I can do that in my seat.

03-11-2007, 07:02 PM	#14
jdubau55 Drives: 2007 White Yaris LB 5 Spd. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 451	The Atom is much much faster. Both in a straight line and in the twisties. That, and its my humble opinion.

03-11-2007, 08:46 PM	#15
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Guess road heads outta the question with this thing...

03-11-2007, 11:09 PM	#17
jdubau55 Drives: 2007 White Yaris LB 5 Spd. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 451	Def not getting his meaning.... picture guy driving car....girlfriend in passenger seat leaned over into his lap....