Tango, car
I know I am a real dork, but I am really excited about this new small car. It fits two to a highway lane, four in a standard parallel parking spot, runs on electricity, and can park perpendicular to the curb. In theory, if I got one of these I could save a fortune (never have to get gas), zip between lanes of traffic, and park everywhere. It is all the advantages of a motorcycle, but it is a car. No leather, no wind in the face, a place to keep your stuff. I heard them talk about it on the radio and they say it is safe – cool. The only problem is that it is still only a prototype and they sell for about $108,000 – kills any gas savings but hey, if anyone wants to buy me one – I hear they make great gifts.
August 31st, 2006 General, Global Warming
6 Comments Add your own
1. Tzvi | August 31st, 2006 at 8:48 pm
I should add just how awesome and eco-friendly this electric car is. (And the say it only takes 20 minutes to charge up to 80% capacity). Cheap and clean – you really can’t beat it. I should also add that in spite of how much I love the hip environmental side of this car – I happen to live in freezing cold Boston (meaning I am also a HUGE fan of global warming). So until I can afford my $108,000 dream car, I am going to drive my gas guzzler, warm up the atmosphere, and hopefully turn Boston into San Diego.
2. Nick Joe | September 1st, 2006 at 9:45 am
Good luck running carpool with that.
3. abbie z | September 5th, 2006 at 12:19 am
I think except for the price, the only other thing that must be changed is the design and style. That car seems to be molded in the shape of a file cabinet with wheels. But for saving the planet, perhaps they should first work on affordability.
4. Tzvi | September 5th, 2006 at 7:10 pm
oo no Abbie Z - I think the look is pretty hip. If you surf the NPR site (linked in the post) there are some more racey models too.
5. roy | September 11th, 2006 at 2:56 pm
I just saw one, its george clooney’s. They are filming oceans 13 at work (i work at Warner Bros.) yeah it can go in the carpool lane. it has that sticker that allows hybrid cars to do it.
Thats how i found this website, looking for info about the car.
6. Miriam | October 29th, 2006 at 12:05 pm
How cute is that car?! I saw it (or something like it) last summer in Greece. They were all over, and very neatly parked in those tiny spots on the city streets.
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