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February 25th, 2010, 20:05
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You may not be able to buy Honda's sci-fi-styled 3R-C electric three-wheeler (http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/honda-shows-off-three-wheeled-3r-c-concept-vehicle/) anytime soon, but it looks like you will be able to get behind the wheel of ZMP (http://www.engadget.com/tag/zmp)'s new RoboCar G this year -- if you're a researcher interested in working on next-generation vehicles, that is. According to the company, the vehicle will be available on a limited basis starting in November, and it will be able to be equipped with a whole range of sensors that will either help the driver, or let it be operated as a computer-controlled "robot vehicle." No indication of a price, or any word of availability to the general public -- although you may just be able to talk your into getting one for yourself if you can foot the bill. Exceedingly brief video after the break.
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