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Old 07-26-2011, 06:59 AM
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1496 lbs, 100 mile range, 4 hour charge time, room for three: it's like a better Smart car, though presumably cheaper...?
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My only request to those who buy them, stay off the freeway.
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It's meant primarily as a city car, I believe. Not sure you'd want to try it on a highway since it'll barely do the highway speed limit in some places and won't even hit it in many others...
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The only question at this point would be the price. If it's low enough, it'll be a hit.
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Looks like a great city-car idea. 4 hr charge sounds very efficient if the range isn't a lie.
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Will it hold two sets of golf clubs and have a little bucket with sand and a tiny scoop? If so I bet they can sell a whole bunch of them.
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If it's not cheap, I think it will only sell to a fringe group of environmentalists who live in a city and have disposable money.

I would consider something like this for the right price if it is somehow fun to drive. I realize it's not a rocket and won't have sports-car driving dynamics, but some cars are just fun to drive, like old VW buses. If the top was removeable, that might help me be interested.
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The door design seems unnecessary and possibly a safety hazard if it rolls or tips over.


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