Hiriko electric car folds up to take one-third of a parking spot, pilot program to begin next year

I feel sorry for people who compensate…things….with a huge SUV, they have less and less choices.

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lol. this is dumb.

“Shared-use projects” guys. This is for cities to have a taxi or subscription-based service for a more individualized public transport option.

So lets say you find yourself in a city that has more than three of these things… what are the chances that they are all going to find one another, and park with enough space to fit two more in the same spot? We all know the first one of these is going to park just offset from the center of the parking spot, making it impossible to fit two more of these things in the same space.

Godsakes, when will manufacturers get it: People want a REAL car, not some gimmick that will cost 2x more than a Hyundai or Toyota with less functionality.

But are electrics vehicles really an option for business use?
Andrew Yeoman, the Managing Director at Trimble UK said in his recent blog (http://www.trimblemediaeurope.com/blog/4560012387):
"The recent launch of the Hiriko electronic car has propelled electric vehicles into the limelight once again. These new funky, zero-emissions cars are not only environmentally friendly but also claim to be a ‘social innovation’! The idea being that local authorities owns a fleet of Hiriko cars and rent one to people when they need it – for a small fee. This makes them ideal in large cities where limited mileage is covered and charging points are plentiful. But are these or indeed any electric vehicle really of any use in the business world?
Would the average businessman or woman use these cars to drive up and down
the motorway to attend meetings or to load up the boot with the tools and
equipment they need to do their jobs out on the road? Probably not today.
While electric vehicles are wonderful in terms of green credentials, in reality at the
moment they can be expensive and impractical for those doing significant miles.
Take for example a typical field or service engineer, for argument sake lets say a
printer engineer. They travel an average of 500 miles per week, carrying 5kgs of
equipment plus, in many cases, a spare printer adding another 35kgs. An electric
car would be totally unviable for them due to current vehicle range and battery life.
The manufacturers manual states that they’d have to charge their vehicle every 50-75 miles but with a lack of charging points across the country, it would be impossible for the engineers to reliably get from appointment to appointment.
And of course, lets not forget that electronic vehicles cost between £10-15,000 more than a ‘normal’ petrol/diesel car.
So what’s the answer? It’s clear electric vehicles aren’t yet suitable for the business world but macro hybrid vehicles are. They don’t cost the earth but with their combined electric and internal combustion engine they will help save the earth. They can be filled up at any service station or charged where a point is available saving an average of 20% on annual fuel costs. They are now a viable option for businesses and could be the first step in paving the way for electric vehicles to offer the same value in the future."

I am surprised to see such folding car .It is really amazing.Is it possible ,if yes it can solve parking problem completely.Keep sharing updates.
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