Corbin Sparrow - Revision history

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	Powered by a 20 kW (continuous) 156-volt DC or 3-phase AC motor, the Sparrow has a range of 20 to 40 miles and a top speed of 70 mph. Energy is supplied by thirteen 12-volt deep-cycle lead-acid batteries.		Powered by a 20 kW (continuous) 156-volt DC or 3-phase AC motor, the Sparrow has a range of 20 to 40 miles and a top speed of 70 mph. Energy is supplied by thirteen 12-volt deep-cycle lead-acid batteries.

	Two models were produced: the original "jelly bean" model and then a hatchback model, which was nicknamed "pizza butt" because it was designed for use by Domino's Pizza. The vehicles are so eye-catching that Hollywood star [[Mike Myers ~~(actor)\|Mike Myers]]~~ featured a group of them in the ~~[[film\|~~movie]] ''[[Austin Powers in Goldmember]]''.		Two models were produced: the original "jelly bean" model and then a hatchback model, which was nicknamed "pizza butt" because it was designed for use by Domino's Pizza. The vehicles are so eye-catching that Hollywood star Mike Myers featured a group of them in the movie ''Austin Powers in Goldmember''.

	==History==		==History==
	In January [[1996]], Corbin Motors began work on developing an electric vehicle. The Sparrow passed final testing for ~~[[United States~~ Department of Transportation~~\|Department of Transportation]]~~ certification in April [[1999]]. In September of that year, the Sparrow ~~[[assembly line\|~~production line]] began manufacturing multiple vehicles.		In January 1996, Corbin Motors began work on developing an electric vehicle. The Sparrow passed final testing for Department of Transportation certification in April 1999. In September of that year, the Sparrow production line began manufacturing multiple vehicles.

	Despite widespread enthusiasm about the Sparrow, the car has major ~~[[industrial~~ design~~\|design]]~~ flaws. The Sparrow may flip over if turned too fast. A few have caught fire when a [[brake]] line shorted out against a battery post. The [[Kevlar]] drive belt tends to break. The charging system has a history of failing to shut off properly on completion, destroying the batteries.		Despite widespread enthusiasm about the Sparrow, the car has major design flaws. The Sparrow may flip over if turned too fast. A few have caught fire when a [[brake]] line shorted out against a battery post. The Kevlar drive belt tends to break. The charging system has a history of failing to shut off properly on completion, destroying the batteries.

	Fewer than 300 Sparrows were produced. On March 31, 2003, Corbin Motors filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, effectively killing the immediate future of the Corbin Sparrow. A bankruptcy court passed the Corbin assets to Ron Huch's company, Phoenix Environmental Motors, which tried to revive the Sparrow. On August 5, 2004, Ohio businessman Dana Myers bought the Sparrow interests from Ron Huch. The new company, '''[http://myersmotors.com/ Myers Motors]''', has upgraded the Sparrow, renamed it the '''MM NmG''' (No more Gas), and started selling it on October 1, 2005, for US$35,000. The price has since been reduced to US$24,900.		Fewer than 300 Sparrows were produced. On March 31, 2003, Corbin Motors filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, effectively killing the immediate future of the Corbin Sparrow. A bankruptcy court passed the Corbin assets to Ron Huch's company, Phoenix Environmental Motors, which tried to revive the Sparrow. On August 5, 2004, Ohio businessman Dana Myers bought the Sparrow interests from Ron Huch. The new company, '''[http://myersmotors.com/ Myers Motors]''', has upgraded the Sparrow, renamed it the '''MM NmG''' (No more Gas), and started selling it on October 1, 2005, for US$35,000. The price has since been reduced to US$24,900.

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	The '''Corbin Sparrow''' is a single-passenger, [[three wheeler]], [[battery electric vehicle]] designed specifically for [[commuting]] and city driving. It was produced by '''Corbin Motors'''.		The '''Corbin Sparrow''' is a single-passenger, three wheeler, [[battery electric vehicle]] designed specifically for commuting and city driving. It was produced by '''Corbin Motors'''.

	Powered by a 20 kW (continuous) 156-volt DC or 3-phase AC motor, the Sparrow has a range of 20 to 40 ~~[[mile]]s~~ and a top speed of 70 ~~[[Miles per hour\|~~mph]]. Energy is supplied by thirteen 12-[[volt]] deep-cycle ~~[[Lead-acid battery\|~~lead-acid~~]] [[battery (electricity)\|~~batteries]].		Powered by a 20 kW (continuous) 156-volt DC or 3-phase AC motor, the Sparrow has a range of 20 to 40 miles and a top speed of 70 mph. Energy is supplied by thirteen 12-volt deep-cycle lead-acid batteries.

	Two models were produced: the original "jelly bean" model and then a hatchback model, which was nicknamed "pizza butt" because it was designed for use by [[Domino's Pizza]]. The vehicles are so eye-catching that [[Hollywood~~]] [[movie~~ star~~\|star]]~~ [[Mike Myers (actor)\|Mike Myers]] featured a group of them in the [[film\|movie]] ''[[Austin Powers in Goldmember]]''.		Two models were produced: the original "jelly bean" model and then a hatchback model, which was nicknamed "pizza butt" because it was designed for use by Domino's Pizza. The vehicles are so eye-catching that Hollywood star [[Mike Myers (actor)\|Mike Myers]] featured a group of them in the [[film\|movie]] ''[[Austin Powers in Goldmember]]''.

	==History==		==History==
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	Despite widespread enthusiasm about the Sparrow, the car has major [[industrial design\|design]] flaws. The Sparrow may flip over if turned too fast. A few have caught fire when a [[brake]] line shorted out against a battery post. The [[Kevlar]] drive belt tends to break. The charging system has a history of failing to shut off properly on completion, destroying the batteries.		Despite widespread enthusiasm about the Sparrow, the car has major [[industrial design\|design]] flaws. The Sparrow may flip over if turned too fast. A few have caught fire when a [[brake]] line shorted out against a battery post. The [[Kevlar]] drive belt tends to break. The charging system has a history of failing to shut off properly on completion, destroying the batteries.

	Fewer than 300 Sparrows were produced. On [[March 31]], [[2003]], Corbin Motors filed for [[Chapter 7~~]] [[~~bankruptcy]], effectively killing the immediate future of the Corbin Sparrow. A bankruptcy court passed the Corbin assets to Ron Huch's company, Phoenix Environmental Motors, which tried to revive the Sparrow. On [[August 5]], [[2004]], [[Ohio]] businessman [[Dana Myers]] bought the Sparrow interests from Ron Huch. The new company, '''[http://myersmotors.com/ Myers Motors]''', has upgraded the Sparrow, renamed it the '''MM NmG''' (No more Gas), and started selling it on October 1, 2005, for US$35,000. The price has since been reduced to US$24,900.		Fewer than 300 Sparrows were produced. On March 31, 2003, Corbin Motors filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, effectively killing the immediate future of the Corbin Sparrow. A bankruptcy court passed the Corbin assets to Ron Huch's company, Phoenix Environmental Motors, which tried to revive the Sparrow. On August 5, 2004, Ohio businessman Dana Myers bought the Sparrow interests from Ron Huch. The new company, '''[http://myersmotors.com/ Myers Motors]''', has upgraded the Sparrow, renamed it the '''MM NmG''' (No more Gas), and started selling it on October 1, 2005, for US$35,000. The price has since been reduced to US$24,900.

	==See also==		==See also==

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The '''Corbin Sparrow''' is a single-passenger, [[three wheeler]], [[battery electric vehicle]] designed specifically for [[commuting]] and city driving. It was produced by '''Corbin Motors'''.

Powered by a 20 kW (continuous) 156-volt DC or 3-phase AC motor, the Sparrow has a range of 20 to 40 [[mile]]s and a top speed of 70 [[Miles per hour|mph]]. Energy is supplied by thirteen 12-[[volt]] deep-cycle [[Lead-acid battery|lead-acid]] [[battery (electricity)|batteries]].

Two models were produced: the original "jelly bean" model and then a hatchback model, which was nicknamed "pizza butt" because it was designed for use by [[Domino's Pizza]]. The vehicles are so eye-catching that [[Hollywood]] [[movie star|star]] [[Mike Myers (actor)|Mike Myers]] featured a group of them in the [[film|movie]] ''[[Austin Powers in Goldmember]]''.

==History==
In January [[1996]], Corbin Motors began work on developing an electric vehicle. The Sparrow passed final testing for [[United States Department of Transportation|Department of Transportation]] certification in April [[1999]]. In September of that year, the Sparrow [[assembly line|production line]] began manufacturing multiple vehicles.

Despite widespread enthusiasm about the Sparrow, the car has major [[industrial design|design]] flaws. The Sparrow may flip over if turned too fast. A few have caught fire when a [[brake]] line shorted out against a battery post. The [[Kevlar]] drive belt tends to break. The charging system has a history of failing to shut off properly on completion, destroying the batteries.

Fewer than 300 Sparrows were produced. On [[March 31]], [[2003]], Corbin Motors filed for [[Chapter 7]] [[bankruptcy]], effectively killing the immediate future of the Corbin Sparrow. A bankruptcy court passed the Corbin assets to Ron Huch's company, Phoenix Environmental Motors, which tried to revive the Sparrow. On [[August 5]], [[2004]], [[Ohio]] businessman [[Dana Myers]] bought the Sparrow interests from Ron Huch. The new company, '''[http://myersmotors.com/ Myers Motors]''', has upgraded the Sparrow, renamed it the '''MM NmG''' (No more Gas), and started selling it on October 1, 2005, for US$35,000. The price has since been reduced to US$24,900.

==See also==
* [[Electric motorcycles and scooters]]
* [[Electric vehicle]]
* [[Messerschmitt KR200]]


==External links==
* [http://www.3wheelers.com/corbinnotice.html Corbin files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy]
* [http://signup.mw.net/sparrow02.shtml The 1st Sparrow Hatched]
* [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sparrow_ev/ Corbin Sparrow Yahoo Group]
* [http://enviromotors.com/wiki/ Sparrow wiki]
* [http://www.evworld.com/archives/interviews/corbin.html Interview with the creator]
* [http://www.in-my-opinion.org/corbin%20sparrow-photo-gallery.html Sparrow Photos]
* [http://corbinsparrow.com Tom Corbin's version of the Sparrow's story at CorbinSparrow.com]
* [http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcnuts/sparrow.html If You Build Personal Transportation Modules, Will They Come?]
* [http://www.3wheelers.com/corbin Corbin Sparrow on 3-wheelers.com]

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