Gas Powered ATV vs Battery Powered EUV

by Nick Harris on December 22nd, 2007

Are gas powered ATVs faster than Battery powered Earth Utility Vehicles?

Adam Savage on ATV for MythBusters
[Adam Savage image source:Elizabeth Wilson/Record Bee]

People inherently believe that electric vehicles are slower than their gas powered counterparts. Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman of the popular television show MythBusters are going to put those beliefs to the test next season. They were busy riding ATVs and filming for the ATV related episode in Lake County on Wednesday according to the Record Bee.

I have to say that I love the Mythbusters series. They put things people claim to be true to the test, often in spectacular fashion. I usually agree with their findings but not always, I look forward to seeing them race gas vs battery powered ATVs. Full disclosure - Jamie Hyneman is involved in the development of an electric powered ATV (Model One). Don’t assume that the show will be biased however, if anything his knowledge of electric and lithium battery ATVs will benefit the show.





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  • November 12, 2008 at 4:48 am
    Chad Dappert said:

    Hello, We have a full electric ATV that can be seen on Youtube @ dappman and we have the first demonstrated full Electric Sport ATV in the United States and operating in the environment that it was intended for . Check out Youtube to see for yourself and if you like we can set up a test ride for you. I have challenged Mythbusters on their Youtube video of the electric ATV challenge as requested to challenge them to an underwater electric ATV race . Check us out, Chad.