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What's New? "Jack has a MAX Updates blog on the Mother Earth News Green Transportation web page. 300 words and a graphic, once a week. [N] " Our X PRIZE entry prototype got pranged! It was assaulted from behind while stopped in traffic. Now we're building another one Click here to see how we're doing. [T, P] New recently "We've added panel mounting instructions, it's the first draft so feel free to comment.. [N] "We've updated the windshield mounting instructions, it's easier now. [T, P] "We've made some improvements to our Dzus fastener page. What's a Dzus fastener? Guess you need to click the page to find out. [T, P] " We've improved our adjustable control arms page, and have added control arm kits to the parts list. Also check out our preliminary PVC suspension simulator info on LocostUSA. [N] [N[ = all
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  This is MAX, which stands for Mother's Automotive X PRIZE challenger. No, we're not done with it. It needs a body, for one thing, if we're going to shoot for 100 miles per gallon. The engine is a turbocharged 1100cc Kubota diesel, and and even sans streamlining MAX is surprisingly peppy. We'd hoped to have a Whippet prototype or two on the street in late '07, but out X PRIZE project got so interesting it bumped the Whippet off the front burner. We're also noodling away on a more conventional Locost sports car kit with a Mazda Miata powerplant. Meanwhile, we build and distribute a variety of Locost chassis components and fiberglass body parts. Please don't tease our web site. Just because I got Dreamweaver doesn't make me a web designer. Regards, Jack McCornack |