Gibbs developed this illustration, called the Terraquad, along with Lockheed Martin, which is assisting it with development of a military-spec high-speed amphibian. Could the Terraquad give us an idea what the production version of the Quadski will look like?
By BRYAN LAVIOLETTE
While Gibbs Technologies continues to keep details of the production version of its Quadski high-speed amphibian a tightly guarded secret, these illustrations of a possible military vehicle could provide an idea what the company is planning.
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By BRYAN LAVIOLETTE
Gibbs' Quadski could be a side-by-side like the Polaris Ranger RZR-200, instead of a traditional all-terrain vehicle.
Since Gibbs Technologies Chairman Neil Jenkins told me a year ago that we would be surprised by what they were planning for the production Quadski, I’ve been trying to figure out what he was talking about.
I finally think I might have an idea what he meant. While Gibbs has continued to refuse to show pictures or even illustrations of the amphibious all-terrain vehicle, I have an idea what they might be planning. Call it a hunch. In a few weeks or months when we finally see the production version of the Quadski, you might call it wrong.
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Gibbs officials say that the Quadski it will build will look significantly different than the test vehicle it has shown for several years.
AUBURN HILLS — The announcement Tuesday that Gibbs Technologies has selected a software firm to help it manage the launch of its vehicle production may sound pretty dry, but there is a nugget of news there for enthusiasts looking forward to the production of the company’s amphibious vehicles.
“It’s a clear indication that they’re now moving forward rather rapidly to get vehicles into production,” Gibbs spokesman Larry Weis said.
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Gibbs Technologies Chairman Neil Jenkins has said that the production version will look radically different than this concept version.
By BRYAN LAVIOLETTE
AUBURN HILLS – It’s March, the ice is all but gone from area lakes here in Michigan and those who love summer are starting to dream of warm weather fun.
In the coming weeks, Gibbs Technologies is expected to announce production of the Quadski, its long-awaited amphibious all-terrain vehicle.
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Gibbs Technologies is working on several types of amphibious vehicles which could be used for military or first responder applications. The production vehicles could be similar to this Humdinga prototype.
By BRYAN LAVIOLETTE
Mike Davis of the Detroit Bureau thinks antique military World War II DUKWs or “Ducks” as they were commonly known could help aid workers deliver supplies to Haiti following the earthquake.
http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2010/01/wwii-ducks-could-aid-haiti-relief/
But in the future, Gibbs Technologies has a better idea. Among other vehicles, Gibbs is working on some first responder rescue vehicles as well as amphibious military vehicles which would be ideally suited to the task.
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BRYAN LAVIOLETTE
DETROIT — Add David Cole to the list of automotive experts who think a modern amphibious car is going to be a tough sell.
Cole, chairman of the Center for Automotive Research, said he’s not sure the market for amphibious cars that Gibbs Technologies is counting on is going to be very big.
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The Icon A5 is designed for the new sport flying segment.
In the old days, we just called them seaplanes.
But the Icon A5 is not exactly a seaplane. It’s designed for the new Federal Aviation Administration’s sport flying regulations. Licensing requirements are reduced, but the plane’s use is also restricted.
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Greg Zinkosky drives his Amphicar toward the boat launch.
Click here to find out what Amphicar enthusiasts think about the new wave of amphibious cars
By Bryan Laviolette
MILFORD — About a decade ago, Greg Zinkosky heard a news story on the radio about the annual get-together of owners of Amphicar, the most successful amphibious car ever built.
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