Gordon, It is very “hilly” here in Knoxville where we are. Some elements on the car were re-designed so that it would do well on very steep roads. A new rear sprocket was machined, for example. In its current configuration, it is extremely good climbing hills. The body does not “lean” so that when you [...]

Don, Good comments. Energy efficiency in stop-and-go driving is, to a large extent, a function of the weight of the vehicle. It would be ideal if road systems were designed for safety of light vehicles, but it is unlikely to happen in the short term. We are in a bit of a vehicle cold war; [...]