Saw all eletric car today but...

[DFWehman]

Was working at our recycling depot today, someone came in with an all electric car that looked like the boxy Scion, I think it was a Mark or Miller, some "M" name. Lady was very happy with car, had brochures, said it goes 60 miles on a charge! Cost about 18K. sticker was still on the window. After she left, we read the brochure, said top speed is 25MPH and that it was not legal for road use. She took off down the street. To each their own.

[wrumbarger]

Sounds like a "Miles Automotive EV"?

Miles Electric Vehicles

Not bad if you only need something for low speed, around town driving?

[DFWehman]

Hey, howdy! That's the car! 25 mph would get me killed on NJ roads!

(btw, storm passing you? Just arriving here in bands)

[sk8ndad]

If you're interested in electrics, try Aptera Aptera

[SuperGeek]

I believe the all electric cars that are limited to 25mph do that not only because of the technical challenges of getting an electric motor to power 2,000 pounds of metal up to highway speed, but also to get around safety requirements that make our cars cost so much. The all-electric 25mph car is essentially a golf cart, different shape. No emissions or crash testing is needed because they're intended for short trips, private property or within a residential neighborhood. You don't want to merge onto a 35mph main road unless you're capable of doing 50.

The Aptera is higher speed and doesn't have to meet auto crash worthiness because it only has three wheels and is comparable to a motorcycle. If Smart doesn't come out with a viable all-electric in the next few years, I'll be tempted to try the Aptera or something similar. Running silent has so many advantages.

[letsgoskatepool]

The Sparrow is pretty cool, it goes 70+ and lasts around 50 miles... my uncle has one and drives it daily.

[vwW12]

Originally Posted by SuperGeek

limited to 25mph [...] but also to get around safety requirements that make our cars cost so much

In addition to that, the manufacturer of these cars advises on its website that the battery is only expected to last 25,000 miles.

[forestacademy]

Originally Posted by sk8ndad

If you're interested in electrics, try Aptera Aptera

Thanks for the link but they are only planning on selling in CA

But, there website explains some of the problems with Diesel in Amersica.

"Due to the way diesel emissions are calculated (emissions per gallon instead of emissions per mile); it's proven impossible for us to find a suitable small Diesel engine that passes California emissions. That's why we're using a very clean, efficient, and small gasoline engine that will make the Aptera emissions friendly."

[Karl Roth]

Originally Posted by sk8ndad

If you're interested in electrics, try Aptera Aptera

You have to live in CA to buy one at the moment
karl

[Karl Roth]

Originally Posted by letsgoskatepool

The Sparrow is pretty cool, it goes 70+ and lasts around 50 miles... my uncle has one and drives it daily.

One of these CORBIN SPARROW
karl