Damn didn't know they were dangerous. Though recently I saw a very cool new electric minivan clearly inspired by the likes of the one I posted, I'll have to look for it
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It's actually based on the Ami! Basically just a restyling, just like the Opel Rocks Electric.
I don't target everyone that enjoys cars in general, mind that, I'm a car enjoyer myself.
I mostly refer to a series of behaviours that some (right-wing) petrolheads seem to have which are against progressive ideas, like different approaches to transportation that go against the idea of car-centric cities or the switch to electric engines in favor of 'muh engine sound'. That's why I specifically target petrolheads, and while I agree that drivers are a lesser problem, let's not forget that drivers are buyers.
But I realize I've done a lot of generalizing saying that so I will refrain from using the phrase again in future posts. My apologies.
I was thinking of posting it next. I like that it's shaped like the car I used to draw when I was 8.
Saw a couple irl when I was in Iceland and I can confirm it's definitely a scrimblo car.
By more comfortable I just mean the option to transport more people and/or heavier luggage. Bikes are cool as hell but unfortunately have their limitations
Honestly I wish minivans were more popular here in Europe, everytime I see one of these Japanese designs I'm like oooo silly little van :3
The funny thing is the target aren't even Italian drivers: most cities are not suitable for electric vehicles with a severe lack of electric charger stands, and a lot of the market is dominated by big family cars. If you need a small car, you'd just buy a used Smart that is way cheaper than a new Topolino and in general the budget for a new car is not enough for a full electric. Lots of opinions from Italian drivers have already been against the model, especially since it's "just" a restyling of the Ami. So yeah I love the car, but the time and place are totally wrong: I imagine electric microcars being a thing in Italy once batteries become cheaper
I'm so in love with electric microcars I just can't get enough
The Microlino is a genius design but I personally prefer the Topolino because it actually looks like a shrinked car (though it looks like the Microlino has better specs), which is also why I prefer it to the Citroën Ami which it is based on
Correct, tho I think it's mainly targeted to people who already have a car but personally I would see small electric vehicles as a more ethical alternative to cars and a more comfortable alternative to bikes for daily commuting.
No but the standard version has standard doors if you like your miniature car not stolen
Bonus: there is no AC, so the Topolino comes with a small portable fan for when it gets hot
Damn I didn't know I was popular 💀 thanks for the advice, will definitely do in the future since I was planning to start a series of posts like this one lol
I've unfortunately grown as a car guy in the purely aesthetic side of things and just can't stop appreciating clever designs when I see them
I want to add that in Italy, especially in the South, you will find lots of these around still being driven and sold on the grey market because they're tough as hell. My brother has got one that got passed on from my aunt and it still works. The drive is terrible though, it looks like it was made for a child to drive.