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[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago (4 children)

I really wish there was a small electric car, I'm thinking two seats, that had modern features and could fit taller people like me. Closest I've seen is something like the i3, but it's supposed to be cramped inside. Also it didn't do well at all at least in the North American market unfortunately, making it seemingly unlikely that they will really try again.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

One reason they don’t do well is because we subsidize larger cars and penalize smaller ones. It’s not a free market. Regulatory capture by industry explains so many of our problems. If anything, smaller cars (and micro mobility) should receive subsidies, because they cost taxpayers less public money.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

The light truck loophole needs to be closed urgently

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Aptera has a car coming out eventually. I've seen the claim that its suppose to be be enough for tall people. Aptera is long for its size, but still significantly lighter than something like a Corolla even if you get the 1000 mile range.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I drive the electric Mini, and it’s pretty much just that. It’s just the guts of an i3 stuffed into a Mini Cooper. I got tired of driving around a big honking piece of metal when 75% of my miles are just me, and the rest are just me and my wife and dog. I think it’s one of the top selling Mini models in the US now.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Look up E85 fuel plug in hybrids. They're a compromise between ICE and EVs. Ultimately REDUCE is the first part of reduce, reuse, and recycle for a reason.