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June 2000 Feature Article in:
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We'd like to thank 4-Wheel
ATV Action Magazine for the article they
wrote, and the time they spent thrashing about on the Gorilla. (Think about it - an ATV magazine
testing an electric quad would be like a hot rod magazine testing
the new VW Bug. They could-a squashed us.) Thanks, editors WBGO and Don, we
hope that you enjoyed the day near 6-Flags Magic Mountain as
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Here's some "quotes" from the magazine article, and some of their "ATV Action Ratings":
| "world's
first adult-sized electric quad."
"the Gorilla is incredibly simple to operate." "the world's lightest action thumb throttle." "the most amazing powerband in ATVing." "Now, hit the throttle and get another big surprise. The power delivery of an electric motor is all it's cracked up to be." "After three hours of run time, which included much stopping and starting for photos, plus wide-open riding and truck pulling, the charge level in the three batteries had dropped by only about 25%." |
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. . . we
did two simple experiments."
"First we rode up a very steep ramp, let the machine freewheel backwards, then pinned the throttle. The Gorilla instantly changed direction - amazing for a 500-pound quad! Were it not for the weight, it might have wheelied over!" "Next we hooked one end of a heavy tow strap to the Gorilla and the other to a 4000 lb Toyota T100 4X4 . . . starting on a decently steep uphill grade. The instant we applied the juice, the truck started moving. We were able to pull the truck about 75 yards uphill before the circuit breaker on the quad popped. . . Amazing!" |
The
Gorilla got 5 star (top) ratings in the following categories:
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Gorilla Golfing News:
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Press ReleaseJanuary 7, 2000 Gorilla Vehicles ™Huntington Beach, CA
(original) Press ReleaseGorilla Vehicles is proud to announce their newest venture
in the electric vehicle field:
The Gorilla was designed to move people and cargo, in and around areas, where people work or play. Different versions of the vehicle travel at 12 to 18 Mph, but will just as easily travel at less than walking speeds with its smooth electronic controls. It travels 25 to 35 miles, on a 20 to 30 cent charge. The hi-impact, color-impregnated, plastic body is not just for good looks, it is also a safety feature. In "people areas," the industry standard, steel carts (with their hard and sharp edges) could pose safety hazards. Some Gorilla utility uses include: deliveries, maintenance, and security patrols at commercial and institutional settings, such as; shopping malls, resorts, college campuses, all types of parks, nurseries, exhibition centers, and other large commercial complexes. Recreational uses of the Gorilla include rentals at tourist areas and parks, a one-person golf cart, and just getting around large areas like neighborhoods and gated communities. The Gorilla is clean and well-mannered. With its electric motor, the Gorilla is silent and smooth in operation, and emits no fumes, air pollution, heat pollution, or fire hazards. The Gorilla comes standard with many innovative safety features besides the plastic body: a ~6 minute timed system shut-down when not being driven, and a charger interlock (cannot be driven when plugged into the wall). Other safety features include safety grip hand and foot areas, an easily accessible hand parking brake, horn, back-up alarm, and a pedestrian alarm (option). The Gorilla is available with a full-line of accessories to help in specific applications. Rear cargo handling accessories include: the Gorilla Rack (short or long), a short bed, a long bed, and a plastic storage box. Other accessories include: a tow hitch, front basket, hi-visibility safety pole, 107 db back-up alarm (for industrial use), pin hitch (so many agricultural implements can be uses), and several headlight/taillight options.
The Gorilla has a built-in Smart charger and battery status
indicator. It can charge and monitor several different sizes and type of
batteries from any 110 volt outlet (export models are available). Company History: Gorilla Vehicles is a wholly owned subsidiary of Doran Motor Company Inc., formed to develop and market "people friendly" electric vehicles for commercial and recreational markets. Doran Motor Company developed electric cars (the Doran Electric) in the late 1980s, and developed and sold the EcoScoot electric motorscooter in the early 1990s. (The motorscooter is now manufactured and sold by ________________.) Rick Doran, the company's founder, worked for three different (now) competitors in the commercial and industrial electric vehicle industry. He is also known for winning several national electric vehicle racing championships.
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