| Rumors Fly Concerning BMW All-Electric City Car |
| Written by Hank Green | ||
| Friday, 02 May 2008 | ||
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BMW has made it clear that they'll be deciding whether the U.S. will be getting a zero-emissions vehicle sometime this year. But BMW has yet to confirm any rumors concerning the Smart branding, or the Isetta platform. Of course, that hasn't stopped people like Omolody on Flickr from creating some renders of what an updated Isetta might look like (pictured.) Via AutoBlogGreen
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Tiny!
written by Aaron , May 02, 2008
Aaron...
written by AndyM , May 02, 2008
A few years ago, right at the entrance to where I was working, the driver of a loaded dump truck had a head-on with a full-size pickup. The pickup came apart into so many pieces that it took some time to even discover the make, much less the model, of what he had been driving. The pickup driver came apart into a few pieces as well. The dump truck driver did not survive, either.
My point is that no matter what you drive, there is always something out there that is your size or bigger. And I suspect that the only way to survive a wreck with a semi is not to have one, whether you drive a Hummer or a golf cart.
Acapulco Real Estate
written by Joseph , May 03, 2008
Did you guys read about the new electric car that can go 125mph ? - Problem. it is going to cost over 100k.
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Joseph
written by AndyM , May 03, 2008
Yes, Joseph, it is called the Tesla. While very cool, it is very old news.
I have a question for you. Did you hear about the spammer who thought that if he included a semi-relevant reference in his post, somehow the readers (incredibly stupid people all, apparently) would somehow not notice? That is, unless I missed something and buying property in Acapulco would somehow promote renewables, etc.
City Vehicles
written by ksgarvin , May 06, 2008
These cars would be great city vehicles, especially for quick delivery services and taxis. We have a service in D.C. called Flexcar, where you can rent vehicles at the Metro stops (similar to car rental from airports). For someone who doesn't need to carry lots of baggage but needs quick wheels, I think these would be fine.
I agree with the earlier comment about safety, but it's true that there is always something bigger on the road. I guess if you feel comfortable riding a bicycle on the public roads, you probably wouldn't have a problem riding in one of these small vehicles. At least they'd be easy to parallel park!
The Ultimate Commuter Car?
written by Albert Ponti , May 07, 2008  Oops, before BMW goes any further they better check out this three-seater concept. It's called Space Efficient Vehicle. It's by far the best small vehicle I've seen so far. Sleek and comfortable. Fuel-efficient and safe.
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written by Albert Ponti , May 07, 2008 | ||
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Science, technology gadgets and...baby seals. We're in a bit of an eco-mess, but we've got the brains to lick any problem. And that's why EcoGeek.org publishes up to ten stories daily about innovations that are saving the planet.
And if that sounds interesting to you, then congratulations, you're an EcoGeek.
A few bits of information have been leaking out here and there about BMW's plans to create an all-electric, lithium-ion two-seater for the European and American market. It seems to be possible that it will be a re-incarnation of BMW's tiny Isetta...but there are also indications that it will be co-branded with Smart.
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Really though, when I finally get a real job and start making enough money to consider getting rid of my panda-eating Ford... I don't think I'd feel safe in one of these. I'm all about having a small car, but if you got in a wreck with a semi they'd never find anything worth digging a grave for.