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    Electric Stratos?

    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.

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    Re: Electric Stratos?

    Would fail emissions! Where do you keep the coal?

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    Re: Electric Stratos?

    Quote Originally Posted by GrahamH View Post
    Would fail emissions! Where do you keep the coal?
    In the boot.
    That's going to affect handling?

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    Re: Electric Stratos?

    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.
    Last edited by Griff; 25-06-2018 at 15:52. Reason: added word

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    Re: Electric Stratos?

    Yes I expect this would extend to kit cars using ic engines also as the IVA is low volume type approval.

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    Re: Electric Stratos?

    That's only 22 years away!!!....I'd better get a move on with my build!!!

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    Re: Electric Stratos?

    Ditto but you aren't taking my crown!

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    Re: Electric Stratos?

    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.

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    Re: Electric Stratos?

    Electric cars?

    With Italian wiring?

    The World is gonna burn!!!

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