Talk:RevoPower

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[edit] Legality and tax status

Perhaps the author should make it clear that this product may well not be legal in some countries, and at the least would change the tax status of the vehicle? I do not know for certain, but I suspect it would be illegal in the UK. --APRCooper 11:39, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

I can't think of any good section for legality, especially considering the only info that really exists is "You might need to be over 16 and/or have a license in some areas" on their site. Any statement of legality would be WP:OR --L-- 15:43, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Written with an advertisng bias

Second and third world countries might recognize this idea as a godsend, but the legality slash tax issue will vary from country to country, according to their karma. More info on this bike is needed. What country is it from? I wish they'd pair up with Giant Bicycle in Taiwan, and introduce a truly revolutionary product that could reduce emissions forever. The pollution from 800 scooters at one traffic light is unbearable. --220.139.213.123 13:38, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

What does that have to do with an advertising bias? I don't want it to be biased anymore than anyone else does, so if you could point out bias, I'd appreciate it. Anyway, it's from the US, I'll clear up the company in the history section. --L-- 15:43, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
Cleared up in the intro, thanks! --L-- 16:05, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] your interesting comment here

Could we know what the patent is for - it's certainly not for putting an engine on a bike as that has been done once (or twice) before including in the front wheel see Motorised Bicycle.

this is just a puff for vapourware...

As far as the patents go, I'd assume it's for the way the engine actually works, and the mechanisms involved, of course the company hasn't stated anything, so it would be WP:OR to assume what they're for. As far as claims of vapourware go, that's unsourcable WP:OR, which is unacceptable --L-- 15:43, 7 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] GA nomination failed

At present this article is little more than an advertisement for a product which is yet to be released, and there is too much speculation. Many more third party references are needed to support what is being said; the Popular Science "article" is a start but it is very short. Please expand as more hard info (about actual use, sales figures, etc) becomes available and then consider re-submitting... Johnfos 23:22, 31 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Good article review

I've nominated RevoPower for a GA Review --lucid 05:04, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] An interesting source

I was looking around, and I found This (PDF), it has some interesting information on it, but I'm not sure if it's a very reliable source, and I'm not really sure I'd know how to work it in. Anyone else care to look over it? --lucid 08:03, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] John Richards

From that source, one thing that might be worth working on:

Mr. Richards has an extensive background in sales and senior management. He worked
for IBM for twelve years, and was heavily involved in their move into Asia in the 1980’s.
He subsequently built a software business in Australia, which ultimately employed 250
people. In the process he raised in excess of $25 million, with investors including
Goldman Sachs. Having sold that business to News Corporation magnate Rupert
Murdoch, John joined with Bruce Parker to explore new opportunities in starting
businesses. John and Steve founded RevoPower in May of 2003.

Unfortunately, John Richards is probably one of the most generic names imaginable, so sourcing these things might be hard. Still, someone who was heavily involved in IBM, and built was seems to very a substantial software company (Which was sold to Rupert Murdoch, of all people) indicates to me there might be a good degree of notability under WP:BIO, enough for an article to exist --lucid 08:51, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] WP:GA/R Result

In a 5 to 1 decision, this article has been listed as a GA. There's not much to say about it, since all it means is that most people found it to meet the GA criteria :/. Review archived here: Wikipedia:Good article reassessment/Archive 29. Homestarmy 14:36, 2 October 2007 (UTC)