Still, Borroni-Bird says, there are a number of obstacles that need to be hurdled before something like the EN-V hits the market.

CNN: The future of cars: Drivers not needed

However, having already hurdled charges of being anti-Israel, a last-minute accusation of being anti-India as well wasn't enough to stop Mr Hagel's nomination going through.

BBC: Chuck Hagel stirs up India-US storm over Afghanistan

With the last move of the half Mike Blair quickly spun the scrum ball to the left wing where Visser hurdled over a poor Williams tackle for a converted score.

BBC: Ospreys 31-10 Edinburgh

In the seven years since he made his last film, the director has written "Role Models, " a collection of essays about his idols who hurdled over adversity, including Johnny Mathis, Little Richard and a seedy pornographer.

WSJ: John Waters