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HATC), Honda’s automobile production and sales subsidiary in Thailand, has unveiled the BRIO urban commutercar. Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., The starting price will be 399,900 baht (US$13,300), with an annual sales plan of 40,000 units. Click to enlarge. The BRIO is equipped with Honda’s 1.2-liter
Honda is currently conducting research on a short-distance battery electric vehicle as a “ city commutercar. ” ( Earlier post.). But we’re studying the US market with a view to introducing this commutercar in the future. Battery technology continues to be a barrier to mass market use.
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) and Aston Martin are collaborating on the “Cygnet”—a new luxury commutercar based on the iQ platform ( earlier post ) that will be exclusively built for and sold to Aston Martin owners.
America''s wide open spaces have never been conducive for small car sales success, but the story is quite different elsewhere. We already know how popular the tiny kei-class cars are in Japan, for example--but some automakers are exploring even smaller vehicles to meet future transportation needs.
The couple was the very first registrant to sign up to lease the Fit EV and plan to use their vehicle as a daily commutercar. Matt and Becky Walton have a long history of owning Honda vehicles, beginning with a Honda N600 sedan and a Honda Z600 coupe in the 1970s and now a Honda Odyssey which will be used as a secondary car.
Contrary to the practice in much of the rest of the world, subcompact cars are rarely the sole household vehicle in the U.S. They're more likely a second or third car, often used for commuting--and rarely occupied by more than a single person.
Swiss-based concept powerhouse Rinspeed, which converts and manufactures prototypes and limited series vehicles, will unveil an intelligent mobility concept that integrates electric commutercars, rail and the Internet at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. which stands for “Urban Commuter” or “You see?”.
The enhanced driving range of the 2013 LEAF—partially enabled by the energy-efficient hybrid heater that is an especially important feature for Chicago—has helped make the EV a viable commutercar in this huge car market, Nissan said.
Since 57% of men and 66% of women in the UK are overweight or obese—a condition linked with a range of poor health outcomes—the authors of this new research aimed to investigate how different modes of active commuting (car, cycling, walking, mixed-mode) might alter the association between obesity and adverse health outcomes.
The iQ EV is a battery-electric four-seater city commutercar designed for car-sharing programs, in urban and campus environments; Toyota is targeting around 90 units for these applications. Click to enlarge. Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA announced the arrival of the 2013 Scion iQ EV in the United States. Earlier post.)
The Zollernalb district is in the administrative region of Tübingen in Baden-Württemberg and has around 190,000 inhabitants, many of whom are commuters. Car-to-X technology significantly extends the coverage of onboard sensors such as radar or camera systems, as the sensors of other vehicles are used in addition.
That brings us to today's car -- it apparently runs and drives well enough and has had a lot of maintenance done recently. So, bearing that in mind, I see what could be a cheap commutercar or perhaps a first car for your teen -- if your teen can drive a stick. Click here for more.
Workplace car parking charges: CO 2 emissions from commuting by car reduced by 12%. Thus, assuming 25% of total car CO 2 emissions are due to commuting, this equates to a 3% reduction in total passenger car CO 2.
In view of the need for a pervasive infrastructure for charging or swapping batteries, the adoption of fully electric vehicles in 2020 may be limited to specific applications such as commercial fleets, commutercars, and cars that are confined to a prescribed range of use. BCG Report. Cost and TCO.
The Leapmotor T03 is a small five-door commutercar. The five-seat SUV measures up at 4739mm long, 1900mm wide and 1680mm high with a 2825mm wheelbase. It’s slightly shorter, narrower and taller than a Tesla Model Y and has a 65mm shorter wheelbase. It has a 265 km WLTP range. Leapmotor C01. The post Confirmed!
The Mazda MX-30 was created with the typical American driver’s commute—approximately 30 miles a day—in mind. This comes with a lower price tag making it a great commutercar for a family with an additional vehicle. Electric range: 100 miles. Chevrolet Bolt EUV.
A couple weeks ago deer hit me on the way to work and destroyed our car, we were going to replace the car with another "beater" as a commutercar but thought this would be a perfect time to realize our dream and convert a car from gas to electric.
A big, powerful car that also handles well like a Ford Mustang GT? Personally, I like sporty commutercars -- think Honda Civic Si, Volkswagen GTI, that sort of thing. A straight-line mauler like a Hellcat Challenger or Charger? A big, luxury sedan with a sport setup like a BMW M3? Or something else? Now it's your turn.
No one will ever confuse the Leaf for an even remotely sporty car, but it rides and handles relatively well for a commutercar. .& It’s a neat little package that nonetheless feels a bit behind the times. Let’s start with the good. It even flirts with fun at times – and the electric motor provides solid acceleration.
This started with a leased Fiat 500e used as my wife’s commutercar (she’s a registered nurse with a 10-mile commute each way). Charging places are proliferating in California–and elsewhere. My wife and I have owned BEVs for over seven years.
I liked the Tiguan well enough as a commutercar. If you're looking for an unremarkable crossover with a decent pinch of sport that's easy to use as you go about your daily routine, the Tiguan is your ride. That may sound like damning with faint praise, but I promise it isn't.
You get a commutercar that sips fuel while still having some popular convenience features and the ability to have a mild bit of fun. But it’s also no longer a penalty box that sacrifices performance and comfort at the altar of fuel economy. Instead, it’s now a “have your cake and eat it too” situation.
Affordable fun cars are starting to become hard to find and past examples are being revived as soulless crossover vehicles to be sold to people that just want a commutercar. It serves to underscore just how little the industry seems to care about automotive enthusiasts at present.
Earlier this week, while I was researching a piece about the three-foot-wide Tango commutercar, I noticed that their website and brochure promote it as a traffic-beater, stating that "Where lane splitting is permitted? a Tango or motorcycle can travel in 20 seconds the distance that a car travels in 20 minutes."
This is mainly down to torque steer and the fact that most FWD performance vehicles tend to be tuned-up versions of regular commutercars. Historically, that’s been pretty close to the outer limit of what manufacturers have been willing to put into front-drive vehicles.
At that amount, the Bolt becomes an extremely attractive commutercar or second car for those who don’t care about super fast charging, amazing styling and technology, or fast performance. On the flip side, however, the recent Bolt battery fires and recall could scare many potential buyers away.
But when I was in college and just starting my career, worrying about whether my car would get me to class or work without drama consumed entirely too much of my day. Get the latest& news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by& subscribing to our& newsletter.
The cars have come a long way since we purchased the original LEAF, which was a simple commuter'scar; now the whole industry is moving into futuristic transportation. I am not a newbie; this is my fifth electric vehicle (EV), including a Nissan LEAF, Tesla Model S, Kia Soul, and Kia Niro.
The car offers excellent range, low fuel consumption and very pleasing driving dynamics. The GTD would be a good choice for a road-tripping, highway commutercar with sprightly handling and performance, and is endowed with an array of advanced driver assistance functions.
Meanwhile, the Honda (which I’ve yet to drive) is supposed to be an absolute monster on track without ditching anything that makes the Civic a compelling commutercar.
A home-charging setup for off-peak parsimony turns plug-ins into e-commutercars. Those of you who can control or limit your daily driving needs are squarely in its sights. Do you keep your daily duties at 50 miles or less ? The Benz GLC 350e has you covered. But charging costs matter in this equation, too.
I am building a commutercar for a city with 45MPH speed limits. But in the theme of remaining true to my build philosophy, it is fully capable of handling my actual driving conditions, but doesn't exceed it by far. I am not building a dragster.
“It’s the only place in Northern California where you can see an original GM EV1 in person,” Dunlap said, adding that other vehicles on display include a steam car, the Tango commutercar, a Nissan Hypermini , a first generation Toyota Rav4 EV , and a lime-green Tesla Plaid loaned by Parrot.
early technology adopters and relatively affluent urban consumers interested in a “green” commutercar). However, consumer demand for PEVs is quite uncertain and, barring another global spike in oil prices, may be limited to a minor percentage of new vehicle purchasers (e.g., Market Drivers.
Positioned as an urban commutecar initially, the Maruti WagonR has managed to bridge the gap between urban and rural India with a widespread acceptance across the vast expanse of the country.
The Explorer excels at towing and off-road work, all while still being a competent commutercar. But if that was all Ford’s clientele were interested in, there are other three-row SUVS that should have been on their shortlist.
I purchased the kit as a no-gasoline commutercar solution. The DC kit is better for a fast car, the AC kit better for smoother driving and (possibly) longer range, although that has yet to be proven. Understand your motivations and your motors. Most people want their Porsches to go fast, not long distance.
Likely to appeal to many motorists from newly qualified young drivers looking for something with serious street cred to those looking for an economical and environmentally friendly commutercar or just run-about town small car.
Drive the car gently and the EcoBoost is quiet. This version of the Mustang is really a sporty commutercar for those who don’t need to place adults in the backseat often – it’s not a pain in the ass in urban driving, but it can hold its own on a canyon road. The passenger seat is especially accommodating to the long of leg.
However, while competition mounts in the industry with big name manufacturers finally jumping on the electric car bandwagon, REVA is determined not to be left behind and is building what will be the biggest factory making battery-powered city commutercars, in the world. Leaders of the pack.
Moreover, EVs are also the perfect practical commutercar for urban environments, as they turn your gas-guzzling everyday commute into a cleaner, cheaper joyride.
We’re still a long way from fun-to-drive, but the new Prius is at least as engaging as any other small commutercar on the market. You can feel it, though the steering remains artificial. Turn-in is fairly sharp and body roll isn’t too noticeable. Corners are no longer cause for dread.
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