ricebike
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Message Posted: Jul 26, 2011 9:23:49 PM
oh well, looks like big oil had put a stop to them
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roadrunnin
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Message Posted: Jul 26, 2011 7:08:56 PM
Never heard of it, but since it isn't sold here that's no surprise
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jorobins538
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Message Posted: Jul 26, 2011 11:38:50 AM
Loremo AG is a German automaker corporation, based in Marl. It was founded in 2000.[1] Loremo is focused on designing prototypes of cars with very low weight and air resistance, the term "Loremo" is an abbreviation for "Low Resistance Mobile".[2] Initially the car was conceived for emerging markets such as China and India. The project should be considered currently inactive. No plans to restart development are currently known.
Wikipedia entry
[Edited by: jorobins538 at 7/26/2011 2:39:07 PM EST]
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GasPasserAB
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Message Posted: Jul 22, 2011 10:15:23 AM
Hear! Hear! MaryKayByBJ. Well said.
The Loremo is a neat, stylish little car that comes with a few changes that we may be challenged to accept.
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MaryKayByBJ
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Message Posted: May 31, 2011 10:57:52 PM
It is supposed to be available in the European market sometime this year. Unfortunately, I do not read German so I can't tell when it might be redesigned to meet US Safety standards. /
I also wonder how the use of ULS Diesel used in USA & Canada might reduce the mpg. (As far as I know, the EU still uses LS Diesel.)
Keep in mind that this car is 2 adults in front and ONLY children in rear-facing back seats. It DOES have a nice shell similar to Smart which provides MUCH better passenger protection in a crash than most other smaller cars.
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PaylessKY
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Message Posted: May 31, 2011 8:56:54 PM
No, I never heard of it.
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jorobins538
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Message Posted: May 31, 2011 7:57:13 AM
Never heard of it - but here is the Wikipedia page on it.
Loremo
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Sportsmaster21
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Message Posted: May 31, 2011 7:35:31 AM
All these rookies with these crazy, outrageous claims. Wild imaginations.
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MIT05
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Message Posted: May 31, 2011 7:24:32 AM
no.
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MertieMan
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Message Posted: May 31, 2011 4:10:43 AM
Where are all of you rookies getting these scam products that you are coming up with?
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OilerFan
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Message Posted: May 30, 2011 8:47:26 PM
I'd have a Loremo if I could ever get one here.
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CactusBobs
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Message Posted: May 30, 2011 8:02:07 PM
The EPA and the DOT will never let it happen in the USA
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MertieMan
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Message Posted: May 30, 2011 6:22:18 AM
Just another scam and con job to get your hard earned money and then do nothing.
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MrGooglyMoogly
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Message Posted: May 29, 2011 9:09:33 PM
from the linky: "and other excess fat such as side-opening doors, the Loremo puffs out a mere 50 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer."
A) how do I get in and out? it seems impractical (i.e. a pain in the tail) from the picture of the car if you dont get in the sides.
B) who gives a rat's behind about CO2? I thought we dispensed with that crap with the climategate scandal... amirite?
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jes
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Message Posted: May 29, 2011 5:29:24 PM
Never heard of it. Here's a link:
Loremo
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