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GrahamH
02-04-2018, 10:56
What do we all think is going to happen to the kit car market past 2040? I'm guessing if no new petrol or diesel cars can be sold then this could apply to new type approval cars such as kit cars going through IVA?
i can't see anyone's going the electric route with complicate systems and safety issues, plus getting hold of the kit, plus the dull driving experience .
is this the death of great sounding petrol and diesel kit cars? That day will come and what a sad day it will be.

ProtoTipo
02-04-2018, 11:40
There's always steam?
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GrahamH
02-04-2018, 11:57
Would fail emissions! Where do you keep the coal?

ProtoTipo
02-04-2018, 12:12
Would fail emissions! Where do you keep the coal?

In the boot.
That's going to affect handling?

Griff
02-04-2018, 23:24
No its those vehicles that rely SOLELY on hydrocarbon fuels that will no longer be sold, so hybrids (i.e. Vauxhall Ampera, BMW i3 extender) will still be legal.

GrahamH
02-04-2018, 23:32
Yes I expect this would extend to kit cars using ic engines also as the IVA is low volume type approval.

Ginger
03-04-2018, 14:38
That's only 22 years away!!!....I'd better get a move on with my build!!!

strat24v
03-04-2018, 18:59
Ditto but you aren't taking my crown!

GrahamH
03-04-2018, 21:56
I'm sure you can make it long before 22years are passed!


Technology is making for a much more boring life!
electric WRC cars? God help us all. Imagine a future where there will be a generation of kids that have never heard an IC engine run, or the howl of an F1 engine or fire spitting rally cars.

Karnevil
12-04-2018, 13:17
Electric cars?

With Italian wiring?

The World is gonna burn!!!

GrahamH
14-04-2018, 09:08
I can't imagine the AA turning up and saying an electrical problem? Think they will become a tow company straight to the dealer .