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Why We Are Here => Water Cooler => Topic started by: Brad on February 26, 2024, 10:17:57 AM

Title: The Microlino Lite is here to make urban SUVs look even dumber
Post by: Brad on February 26, 2024, 10:17:57 AM
Bubble Car EV.

https://www.theverge.com/24083014/microlino-lite-microcar-moped-license-price-specs

Europe only.  American's need not apply.  We are not allowed to have neat things.
Title: Re: The Microlino Lite is here to make urban SUVs look even dumber
Post by: rcjordan on February 26, 2024, 01:44:24 PM
Everything old is new again....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isetta
Title: Re: The Microlino Lite is here to make urban SUVs look even dumber
Post by: ergophobe on February 27, 2024, 12:15:58 AM
>> American's need not apply

The regular Micro (not the Lite) is slated to sell in the US in late 2024.

I am so not a car person. I never see a car that makes me want one. But, as impractical as it would be for me, I want one of those. I would get a real kick out of pulling up in a clown car and parking nose in. But the regular version (Dolce) with a 228km battery is more expensive than a Bolt and not eligible for tax credits (I assume), so it will be a real niche product.
Title: Re: The Microlino Lite is here to make urban SUVs look even dumber
Post by: Brad on March 14, 2024, 09:16:40 AM
Review:

Microlino electric bubble car review: urban delight

https://www.theverge.com/24093189/microlino-review-microcar-specs-price
Title: Re: The Microlino Lite is here to make urban SUVs look even dumber
Post by: littleman on March 14, 2024, 09:43:03 PM
Shields you form the rain, but I'd think getting hit on a bicycle is probably safer.
Title: Re: The Microlino Lite is here to make urban SUVs look even dumber
Post by: grnidone on March 15, 2024, 01:07:20 AM
https://www.roadandtrack.com/reviews/a45226622/not-car-microlino-quadricycle-ev/
Title: Re: The Microlino Lite is here to make urban SUVs look even dumber
Post by: rcjordan on March 15, 2024, 01:07:31 AM
...and wait until the lawsuits for the fingers lost or concussions from the door swinging closed as you're getting in your seat.

<related>
I bought a Pontiac Trans Sport van solely because of its then futuristic looks.  The front doors were swept back along their tops to match the roofline.  Wellll, that looked great but left a sharp point on the top rear edge  --just right to hit someone in the temple.  I could have wallpapered a room with the letters and stickers GM sent.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Trans_Sport