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July 20, 2006
Post Peak Oil Family (of 6) Car
Just because it made me smile. Hat tip to Miles for the pointer.
http://www.portlandground.com/archives/2006/07/family_in_irvington_out_f_1.php
Posted by Chris Smith at 7:22 AM
Comments
July 20, 2006 9:18 AM
ginsengnat Says:
Here is a another group bike...the intent seems a little more social than commuter. Look how happy everybody is!
It would be great for business meetings...buzzing the esplanade.
http://www.conferencebike.com/
http://www.conferencebike.com/news/frameset-tour.htm
July 20, 2006 1:21 PM
Miles Hochstein Says:
I'm always happier when I make people smile. Thanks!
I think the Mullins' car is incredibly cool.
Here's the other (next) photo of the same vehicle, but with an (ironic? amusing?) SUV in the background... a true study in contrasts:
http://www.portlandground.com/archives/2006/07/family_gets_ready_for_sun_1.php
A Zem would be fun to drive right now, and it makes me think big thoughts about a world in which energy is much more expensive than it is today and how we'll choose to get around in that world.
It's a family car... but it requires the efforts of a whole family. Interesting thought about how we move through space in groups, no?
It makes me want to go out and design my own version of it.
July 20, 2006 2:52 PM
Garlynn Says:
For some reason, it kind of reminds me of the Flinstones... sure, they pedaled the car directly with their feet, but still...
...on the other hand: I want one too!! :-)
July 20, 2006 3:50 PM
adron Says:
That, is an awesome display of intiative and invidual inventiveness. :)
July 20, 2006 11:43 PM
Rachel Says:
hey miles! you know the car runs on biodiesel right? I know not the same as using feet, but better than gasoline :)
July 23, 2006 7:29 AM
Emily Says:
here's my post peak-oil SUV, also captured by Miles last winter...the kids can't pedal themselves, but, like Rachel Mullin, I can nurse the baby while driving!
http://www.portlandground.com/archives/2005/12/surrey_time_emi.php
July 23, 2006 8:17 AM
Miles Hochstein Says:
Emily's post reminds me that I seem to be creating a collection of sorts, so if you would like to have a picture of yourself on portlandground in your multiperson human powered vehicle... or perhaps in some other unusual ecovehicle or transportation solution (recumbent bike? recumbent trike? solar powered pogo stick? ) then contact me through http://portlandground.com and perhaps we can arrange a quick weekend photo shoot and share your story with the world .... 15 minutes of your time would do the trick. Thanks.
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