Ultra-light Cars...

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are something we need. Did you know that in general aviation there are two classes below a Piper Cub and that ultra light aircraft require no license?

VW has introduced a vehicle to be sold in China this year and it shatters all preconceptions of what a "car" should be-It seats one, sells for the equivalent of $600, and delivers a rating of 258 miles per gallon with a single cylinder diesel. It can hit 65....

You can't do that with airbags and sensors on board. Should I mention the VW offering is built of carbon fiber and crash tests as well as an F-1 car in a collision?

What I suggest is the same as what the FAA allows or even Motor Vehicle if you waive the cocoon of supposed safety allowed by driving a passenger car as opposed to a motorcycle or even a light truck. If you reduce the regulation there are light vehicle worlds unexplored.

There are loads of people on this board that love riding motorcycles and all leave sensors and guarantees behind-the best you can do is dress well and pick a good helmet.You watch for yourself and work toward surviving...

But picture an America where new cars could be had for $600. Not junk, not shoddy, but a personal transport within the reach of even homeless people or three weeks of minimum wage. If you can waive safety requirements for 2 or 3 wheels, or 4 wheels if you drive an exempted "classic" or "antique" car than there is no reason a knowledgeable waiver of safety equipment would be unreasonable.

Hummers are dying-It is time for transportation to fit the times.