Here’s a way to cut down traffic. Put two cars in each lane. Note that they drive it into the Google classroom for the talk.
- 0-60 in 4 seconds. Top speed = 150 mph.
- Leather seating and Nakamichi stereo.
- 80 mile range between charges.
- 10 minute charge using off-board charger. 220V outlet = 3 hours. 110V outlet = overnight.
- 39″ wide. 5″ narrower than a Honda Goldwing.
- Seats two 6′-6″ people jet fighter style.
- Cost = $108,000 ($85,000 target).
- Nascar roll cage with four point safety harnesses.
- Weight = 3000 lbs. Center of gravity is 12″ above the road.
- Designed with cradle to cradle in mind.
“It would be a zero emission if it weren’t for the tire smoke.”
25 minutes. Link to Video
Update
Tony sent a link to an electric car that’s even smaller: the Takeoka Milieu. According one of the commenters at the link it only costs $6600, but it only goes 37 mph with a range of 34 miles.
Tony also says the speed limit for the toll roads in Japan is 44 mph (70 kmph), and 31 mph (50 kmph) is the highest he’s seen on the other roads. His 12 mile (20 km) commute is longer than average where he lives, so this little car works pretty well there.
The styling reminds me of this car.
