· Föderation EN Fr 19.04.2024 08:52:13 as one having owned a Trabant some decades ago I can tell you it's conceptually exactly what one would want when combining indivdualist transit for the whole population and some efficiency in production and maintenance: it didn't waste fuel on mass, was *completely* self-serviceable and could fit the transport needs of a small family. (fuel efficiency was only okay when regarding the simplicity of the engine) |
Föderation EN Fr 19.04.2024 09:14:54 @kami_kadse @chu Shure, also its scarcity forced the #GDR to maintain #PublicTransport networks as a necessary utility... Also yeah, the Trabant with it's low compression two-stroke just works by virtue of being for the most part 1950s motorcycle tech just with doible the wheels and a plastic cabin and steel tubing around... In fact, if it wasn't a regular 2+2 car, I'd consider it a #PersonalLightVehicle by virtue of being engineered to simplicity. |
Föderation EN Fr 19.04.2024 09:17:53 |
Föderation EN Fr 19.04.2024 09:39:16 @kami_kadse @chu I did in fact list it as such in the documentation of said Project / Concept... |
Föderation EN Fr 19.04.2024 09:41:19 |