Clooney hearts his Tango
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Here's the worst kept secret in the world: a man's ego is often helplessly wrapped up in what kind of car he drives. For many guys out there, driving a three-wheeled electric car seems emasculating. That's why it's all the more impressive when a guy like George Clooney drives a rinky-dink all-electric 1-seater to work every morning. That's because he truly believes in getting away from oil-- plus he's waiting on for his Tesla Roadster to be built.
Clooney knows that his Hollywood jet-setting makes him an easy target for critics, but he still believes in making small steps towards reducing his carbon footprint. For this reason, he has been driving the Tango proudly since '05. OK, maybe proudly isn't the right word -- let's go with faithfully. From his interview with The Times Online:
"It can be embarrassing," says Clooney. "There's nowhere to hide, because it's just me behind the wheel and there isn't enough space for anyone else... But it goes from zero to 60mph in four seconds, which is faster than virtually every other car on the road, so I can take off with a burst of speed if I get too many insults."
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
7-10-2008 @ 1:48PM
Jon said...
Wow, that's a lot of mistakes for just one little post.
1. ["...1-seater..."] "This tandem two-seater can get you safely and comfortably to work and back without wasted space or fuel." From http://www.commutercars.com/ on the front page. The Times Online made an incorrect assumption in their article, and you missed a chance to correct it.
2. ["...1995..."] "Update 2005.08.09: George Clooney excitedly drove his new Tango T600 for the first time earlier today." From http://www.commutercars.com/ on the News page. Ten years off--and not just a typo.
3. ["...rinky-dink..."] This is an opinion, but not one shared by people who've ever read about this vehicle. I'd much rather ride in a solid vehicle like this one, with a steel roll-cage and carbon-fiber body panels, than in some tippy SUV.
4. ["...three-wheeled electric car..."] While you don't directly state that the Tango is a three-wheeled electric car, it's implied by the construction of the paragraph. Do note that the Tango has 4 wheels.
thanks,
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7-12-2008 @ 5:41PM
Peter said...
Once again, another pile of kissing up to more elitist nonesense...his Tango is one of a few - $100,000 prototypes....ironic coming from someone who has mansions all over the world, and traipses about the world in private jets & limos, and like most Hollywood loudmouths, leaves a Sasquatch sized carbon footprint for the rest of us to make up for.....
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