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2012 Hyundai Accent SE: Quick Drive Report--Commuter Car Test

Green Car Reports

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.

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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

Green Car Congress

Headquartered in Wales, Riversimple was founded in 2001 (under the previous name of OScar Automotive) by the Oxford and Cranfield University graduate, and automotive engineer, Hugo Spowers, with the primary purpose of “pursuing, systematically, the elimination of the environmental impact of personal transport.”.

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You Can't Do That!!! (the day the dreamers "grow up")

DIY Electric Car

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 commuter car but thought this would be a perfect time to realize our dream and convert a car from gas to electric.

Volt 100
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QOTD: What Do You Prioritize in a Sports Car?

The Truth About Cars

A big, powerful car that also handles well like a Ford Mustang GT? Personally, I like sporty commuter cars -- 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?

Mazda 57
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Please Stop: Ford Capri Becomes Unrecognizable

The Truth About Cars

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 commuter car.

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EVs for posterity

Electric Auto Association

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 commuter car, a Nissan Hypermini , a first generation Toyota Rav4 EV , and a lime-green Tesla Plaid loaned by Parrot.

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Built to compete with the best of them

Electric Auto Association

The cars have come a long way since we purchased the original LEAF, which was a simple commuter's car; now the whole industry is moving into futuristic transportation. Striking style—and incredible features— inside and out Seeing my new First Edition EV6 in person was shocking. The car’s sensual curves are breathtaking.

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