MARRS M-1 e-BIKE

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Marrs M-1 electric bicycles are made with an eye towards hot rods and custom motorcycles .The M-1’s smallest battery choice allows a 175-pound (79-kg) rider to travel up to 20 miles (32 km) on one charge without pedaling .Marrs M-1 wants to be the Harley of electric bikes

Electric vehicles—from cars, to scooters, to bikes—all feature fairly conservative designs. But that doesn’t have to be the case, as the Marrs Cycles demonstrates with its beautiful M-1 e-bike that looks like a cross between an old style bicycle and a modern Harley Davidson chopper.With its smallest lithium battery pack the M-1 has a range of about 20 miles with a top speed of 20 mph. The bike could actually go faster than that, but it’s hamstrung by US laws that limit the speeds of electric bicycles. And while the M-1 seems to be the perfect eco-friendly commuter, like the Segway, it’s unfortunately burdened with an incredibly hefty price tag. The bikes start at $7,000 which can also get you a decent used car, so their popularity will probably be limited to eco-minded types with plenty of disposable income.

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Volvo T6 Roadster Hot Rod Concept 2005

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The T6 roadster is a hotrod that was hand built using Volvo components, and based around the Twin turbo inline 6 cylinder engine newly available in the Volvo production car line up, and in this case taken directly from the S80, as are parts of the suspension and the majority of the interior.


The engine is rear mounted into the tubular steel space frame chassis, with the rear sub frame and brakes also from the S80 saloon.

Volvo T6 Roadster Hot Rod Concept


Volvo T6 Roadster Hot Rod Concept


Volvo T6 Roadster Hot Rod Concept


Volvo T6 Roadster Hot Rod Concept

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Home of the Lightning Electric Car

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Hot Rod electric


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The Lightning Electric car is the newest addition to the EnviroTech line up of quality products. The Lighting is an electric car (EV) with styling based on the sprint and indy cars of the 30’s and 40’s. With modern steering, brakes and suspension, and the super torque of its DC electric motor, the Lightning will change the way you envision hot rodding. Powered by a 156 volt DC motor, and 13-12 volt AC Delco deep cycle batteries the Lightning Electric Car will take you up to 40 miles between charges, and recharging takes only about $.30 worth of electricity. Speed and power are not sacrificed for this “green” conversion. The Lightning Electric Car goes from 0-60 in under five seconds and has a top speed over 100 miles.
Ideal for hot rod enthusiasts to use as a light commuter car to and from work, or a cruise to the hamburger stand, the Lightning Electric Car is the perfect modern solution.


side view 

Make the Lightning the way you want it. 
Complete cars are made to your specifications, with the highest quality manufacturing standards. If you are more of a do-it-yourselfer, you can also order individual components. Either way you will have our years of experience and technical expertise behind you through the duration of your project, and down the road to make sure you are completely satisfied with your purchase.
Rolling chassis complete with independent rear axle starting at $3,995. Fiberglass bodies starting at $4,200. Complete cars for as little at $28,000, minus the federal tax credit for a plug in electric car makes your total cost for a complete Lightning just over $20,000.

The Lightning Electric Car Features:



  • 156 Volt DC Net Gain Racing Motor
  • Thirteen – 12 Volt Deep Cycle Batteries
  • 1000 amp Net Gain Industrial Controller
  • Independent Rear Axle
  • Cantilevered “Indy” style internally mounted front shocks
  • Four Wheel Disc Brakes
  • Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max Tires
  • Up to 40 Mile Range Between Charges
  • Two to Four Hours for Full Charge (220v, 110v)
  • 0 – 60 Under Five Seconds
  • Top Speed 100+ MPH


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