>rechargeable>compact, yet seats up to four>doesn't require nearly as much road infrastructure>probably doesn't even require a driver's license>fast enough to travel most towns in a few minutes>could easily be automatedWhat is stopping cities from buying a fleet of these things and renting them out like Citi bikes?
>no range>can't haul shit>needs a full lane and parking lot, same as a car>will be driven by drunks>expensive>can't load a bunch into a van to reposition themCities already offer rental e-bikes and car sharing, this thing fills a niche in between that doesn't actually exist.
>Boomers when the retire to walkable cities with electric vehicles
>>2052990They're fine for shorter trips on streets with low speed limits
>>2052996I see these all the time in very insular neighborhoods (rich enclaves and/or islands). There's enough room to get your kids to soccer practice or pick up groceries. But you have it backwards. These vehicles should be default use because they're cheap/low maintenance and you'd offer car/truck/van rentals for those occasional long-distance or hauling situations.
>>2052990>glorified golf cart
>>2052990get a golfcart instead, they are cheaper
>>2053102>>2053341https://youtu.be/pcVGqtmd2wM
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