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	Corbin Motors, Sparrow, Merlin Coupe and Merlin Roadster, tribute to Tom Corbin
		The closing of Corbin Motors is a sad time for all those who support a future free of harmful pollutants and we at Her Electric Vehicle want to recognise his inspired vision.
		Corbin Motors Sparrow EV The Sparrow Personal Transit Module (P.T.M.) was a single passenger vehicle designed specifically for commuters and intercity driving.
		The interior design was pure Corbin and provided a stylish perch for the driver complete with a full hot-rod style instrument cluster and CD player.
	www.herelectricvehicle.com /corbin.html (541 words)

	Corbin Sparrow - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Corbin Sparrow is a single-passenger, three-wheeled battery electric vehicle designed specifically for commuting and city driving.
		Powered by thirteen 12-volt deep-cycle lead-acid batteries, the Sparrow has a range of 20 to 40 miles and a top speed of 70 mph.
		On March 31, 2003, Corbin Motors filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, effectively killing the immediate future of the Corbin Sparrow.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Corbin_Sparrow (301 words)

	Corbin Motors
		The Sparrow was designed by Mike Corbin and has an electric engine that is powered by thirteen 12 volt batteries that give a range of 40 to 60 miles on one battery pack charge.
		The Sparrow has a Light weight mono-coque chassis that is constructed of high-tech composites for strength and passenger safety and at just 4 feet wide and 8 feet long, it is as easy to park as a motorcycle.
		Corbin Motors also designed a second 3-wheeler called the "Merlin" that was being developed along side an open topped "Roadster" which Corbin announced would be produced from 2002 though despite several test vehicles it never saw full production.
	www.3wheelers.com /corbin.html (395 words)

	CORBIN SPARROW EV -- An Interview with Tom Corbin
		Corbin pointed out that for the Sparrow to be adapted to various international markets, all they need to do is change the connectors for the on-board, high-frequency battery charger.
		Corbin also hinted at a much more advanced vehicle which is on the drawing boards, one he characterizes as much more "high tech" and in tune with the 21st century.
		Corbin feels that, "any new electric vehicle is good for everyone." He sees there are niches to be filled by companies like his, as well as the large OEMs in Detroit and Japan and Europe.
	www.evworld.com /archives/interviews/corbin.html (1260 words)

	CanadianDriver: - Can Corbin be revived?
		Corbin, which introduced the egg-shaped Sparrow to huge acclaim three years ago, filed for bankruptcy March 31.
		It produced about 285 of the single-seat Sparrows, but the cars were reportedly plagued with technical problems associated with their electrical systems.
		The Corbin Motors association was a timely development for the company, given the cancellation of the GM ponycars last year.
	www.canadiandriver.com /articles/pw/corbin.htm (408 words)

	Motorcycle Online: Corbin Sparrow
		So, the Sparrow is a nifty synergy of existing technologies bundled into a fun little commuting vehicle suitable for one individual on a tight budget and it is available now.
		The Corbins appear to be betting that the high and rising cost ($15,000 to $30,000 these days), high insurance, and expensive maintenance of multi-purpose vehicles may make inexpensive and cheap-to-operate PTMs quite attractive, especially when used in combination with a fun vehicle kept for non-commuting purposes.
		The Sparrow is definitely more than Tom and Mike's middle-aged attempt to relive their youth (they experimented with electrics when they were young and set a land speed record no less).
	www.motorcycle.com /mo/mcnuts/sparrow.html (1714 words)

	Wired News: Sparrow Leads E-Car Charge
		But John Ortiz, an engineer with Corbin's company (also called Corbin) and one of the designers of the Sparrow, says the vehicle would be ideal for small-company fleet applications, such as employee shuttles.
		Ortiz took the Sparrow prototype to Daytona Bike Week, an annual motorcycle rally in Florida, where it was very well received.
		Corbin is not planning on marketing the Sparrow to motorcycle riders, but is rather aiming it at car drivers who commute into crowded urban areas.
	www.wired.com /news/technology/0,1282,2847,00.html (841 words)

	2001 Corbin Sparrow
		The motorcycle designation is less expensive to insure and allows Sparrow drivers to use the carpool lane, thus avoiding the gridlock of rush hour traffic.
		The Sparrow features all of the amenities of a standard automobile except that it's not hauling an extra three or four unused passenger seats along for the ride.
		As Corbin has been a long-time supplier of aftermarket seats, the interior is well-crafted.
	www.microcarmuseum.com /tour/corbin-sparrow.html (263 words)

	David Butcher: Corbin Motors Sparrow #95 Corbin Sparrow Electric Car Diary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		After hours of reading on the Corbin Sparrow web site, I am convinced that this is the EV for me. Sun Sep 26 14:38:07 PDT 1999 Two or three weeks ago we gave Corbin our $1000 deposit to be in the queue.
		Several people on the E-groups Sparrow Newsgroup wrote to tell me that X10 modules sometimes turn on spontaneously due to interference (or who knows what?) so I wrote a small "keep dead" program to periodically send commands to turn the charger off - unless of course there is a request to have it on.
		I urge you to evaluate the Corbin Sparrow based on what it accomplishes, not on what it is. It is the four fossil-fueled wheels being kept off the road that matter, not the three ZEV wheels that power the Sparrow.
	www.los-gatos.ca.us /davidbu/sparrow/s_diary.html (23901 words)

	The Pinnacle News - Will the Sparrow fly again? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		On Friday a state-appointed bankruptcy trustee gave the former Corbin Motors company president the keys to the defunct electric car factory, and now he has to figure out what to do with 35,000 square feet of dusty car parts while investors are asking if they will ever get their money back.
		According to a letter Carter sent to all Corbin investors, 58 creditors joined the suit in the last four weeks and he is hoping for the other 350 investors.
		The Costa Mesa start-up merged with Corbin Motors in 1999, and Huch became the puppet president of the local company in name only, he and investigators now believe, because Tom Corbin was unable to assume the role legally since he had two felonies on his record.
	www.pinnaclenews.com /archives/2003-july-31/sb2.php (1113 words)

	Corbin Sparrow - Definition, explanation
		The Corbin Sparrow was a single-passenger, three-wheeled electric vehicle designed specifically for commuting and city driving.
		The Sparrow was easily able to flip over and would even catch fire on the road if brake lines shorted out against a battery post.
		On March 31, 2003, Corbin Motors filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, effectively killing the immediate future of the Corbin Sparrow.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/c/co/corbin_sparrow.php (215 words)

	Corbin Sparrow #149 for Sale
		The flexible brake line which runs through the front of the Sparrow battery compartment has a metallic jacket over it, and there is at least one maybe two or more cases where in other Sparrows that metal jacket has contacted a battery post causing arcing and a fire in the Sparrow.
		Some Sparrows have their E-meter set so that it reads 20 percent at the point where the batteries are discharged to the manufacturer-recommended limit (80%DOD).
		Certainly my Sparrow is just as safe as the other Sparrows on the road if not safer, but in general you should know that Sparrows need to be driven more conservatively than cars.
	www.tom-morrow-land.com /sparrow (3350 words)

	Autoremarketing
		CE will also be presented with a certificate from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division certifying the Sparrow as a zero-emission vehicle.
		The Sparrow is a single passenger, freeway capable EV.
		The Sparrow has a range of approximately 50 miles, is 8 feet long by 4 feet wide and is sold for around $15,000.
	www.autoremarketing.com /ar/news/story.html?id=771 (450 words)

	Corbin Merlin - The Car Connection
		Corbin says they recognize the opportunity to create a family of "supplemental commuter" vehicles which would meet the legal definition of a motorcycle, yet would provide a larger portion of the population with a means to commute cheaply and efficiently by taking advantage of the carpool lane exemption and similar "biker benefits."
		The Merlin differs from the Sparrow in that the Sparrow is a pure electric vehicle, while the Merlin uses a V-Twin engine of about 1200cc, mounted transversely in the front of the vehicle, driving the front two wheels.
		Corbin says the Merlin is "the ideal way to travel in the urban environment." While you can't buy one just yet, Corbin Motors is projecting a price of under $18,000 and is taking reservations on their Web site (www.corbinmotors.com).
	www.thecarconnection.com /Auto_News/Green_Car_News/Corbin_Merlin.S196.A3046.html (847 words)

	SPECIFICATIONS
		The Sparrow is also a zero emission vehicle (ZEV) that is classified as a motorcycle by the US Department of Transportation.
		The Sparrow has a top speed of 75 mph (due to being governed by it's controller)and a published range of 40 to 60 miles (true distance capabilities appears to be in the 20-30 mile range, depending on type of driving and terrain).
		Sparrows were delivered typically with either a 110 or 220 volt charger.
	corbinsparrow.com /_wsn/page3.html (303 words)

	Corbin Sparrow Details, Meaning Corbin Sparrow Article and Explanation Guide
		The Corbin Sparrow was a single-passenger, three-wheeled electric vehicle designed specifically for commuters and innercity driving.
		The Sparrow was easily able to flip over and even would catch fire on the road when brake lines shorted out against a battery post.
		On March 31st, 2003 Corbin Motors filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, effectively killing the immediate future of the Corbin Sparrow.
	www.e-paranoids.com /c/co/corbin_sparrow.html (224 words)

	The Christian Science Monitor \| csmonitor.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Corbin is so sold on the single-seat car idea that he is investing millions more to develop a second single-seater, the Merlin, that will run on gasoline and have 6 times the range of the Sparrow.
		As three wheelers, the Corbin cars are registered as motorcycles, though they have to meet many automotive safety standards as well, he says, such as safety glass and a seat belt.
		Sparrows can use motorcycle parking, at a rate of 50 cents to $3 a day, compared to $15 to $40 a day for cars.
	www.csmonitor.com /durable/2001/05/31/fp14s1-csm.shtml (803 words)

	Sparrow
		Manufactured by Corbin Motors the Sparrow is poised to be the VW Bug of the 21st Century.
		The Sparrow is a one passenger electric vehicle that goes about 60 miles on a single charge and reaches speeds of up to 70 mph.
		The Sparrow is the real deal for the 21st century and may rival many motorcycle and car manufacturers in the decade to come.
	www.soundrider.com /archive/dealers/sparrow.htm (1210 words)

	Sparrow Electric Car by Corbin Motors
		In late 1989, Mike Corbin was standing on a freeway overpass in Los Angeles during morning commute hour.
		In December 2000, Corbin Motors entered into a purchase contract to purchase a 78,000 square foot manufacturing facility on 7.4 acres of land in Hollister with move in scheduled for April to June of 2001.
		The Sparrow is now the icon for the paradigm shift in urban transportation for the 21st Century.
	www.sparrowelectriccars.com /about.html (1636 words)

	HighTechScience.org's Sparrow Electric Car
		The Sparrow was made at the Corbin Motors plant in Hollister, CA.
		The Sparrow is a single seat, electric commuter vehicle with an original MSRP of $13,900.
		The group's subject is the Corbin or Myers-Motors Sparrow electric vehicle.
	www.hightechscience.org /sparrow.htm (793 words)

	Sparrow Corbin -- Recommendations and Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		On November 16, 1776 she and her husband, John Corbin, both from Philadelphia, along with some 600 American soldiers, were defending a fortification in northern Manhattan from 4000 attacking Hessian troups under British command.
		Josephene Myrtle Corbin (1868-1927?) was born in Lincoln County, Tennessee in 1868.
		Myrtle Corbin is said to have died in 1927.
	www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/139/sparrow-corbin.html (1048 words)

	Corbin Sparrow 2008 history, pictures.
		The Sparrow uses the carpool lane because it registers as a motorcycle and is carrying 100% passenger capacity when driving alone.
		"We're not trying to replace the family car," claims Corbin "the Sparrow is a niche vehicle designed for commuters." With a range of 30 to 60 miles, the Sparrow can fill the bill for almost 87% of commuters in the US and do so very efficiently.
		Technically, the Sparrow is a motorcycle since it has three wheels and weighs under 1500 pounds.
	www.histomobile.com /1/Corbin/1999/Sparrow_.htm?lan=8' (589 words)

	CORBIN SPARROW
		Well, they were made by Corbin Motors in Hollister, California from 1999-2002 and were called Sparrows.
		Those names are trademarks of their repective companies.) Since a total of only 285 Corbin Sparrows were manufactured and put on the road, very few are actually out driving around.
		Corbin Sparrows came in two different body styles, a jellybean model and a pizzabutt model(lovingly referred to that because Dominos Pizza order several as delivery vehicles).
	corbinsparrow.com (299 words)

	Porsche and Chevy V8s combined
		Corbin Motors reviewed a study that said, "87% of commuters travel 18 miles or less to work daily, 93% do so alone".
		Fortunately the Sparrow is such an eye catcher that being seen is quite common.
		Corbin Motors produced two versions of the Sparrow and they were working on some really cool designs before the long arm of the law closed the doors.
	www.porschev8.com /sparrow.html (1449 words)

	Corbin Sparrow for Sale * dodoskido: Windows into Microsoft * (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The sparrow has a maximum range of 35 miles, but that will full deplete the batteries which is not healthy for lead-acid batteries.
		We were able to use the Sparrow for almost a year with the worn out batteries, but it finally became a bad situation in July 2003.
		I drive the sparrow once in a while to work on expressways where the speed limit is 50 to 55mph.
	www.dodoskido.com /archives/000960-corbin-sparrow-for-sale.html (3012 words)

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	www.tristate-centurion.com /627-Corbin.html (657 words)

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