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This. But the problem is regulatory. China already has a number of under $5000 city cars that are perfectly fine for driving around. Problem is that they're co
by radu_floricica 4y ago
This.
But the problem is regulatory. China already has a number of under $5000 city cars that are perfectly fine for driving around. Problem is that they're completely illegal in Europe or US.
We utterly need a category of city vehicles that are barred from highways, can be driven in cities, and lack 90% of all the newer and ridiculously expensive safety features. We're moving in a direction where new cars are mandated to read the speed limits indicators and follow them. Honestly I'm hoping this particular piece of news is bunk, but it definitely wouldn't surprise me - regulators love regulations, car manufacturers love having extra features to sell, and it's fool-proof protection against cheaper alternatives.
A city car needs safety belts, and a built in speed limit. That's it.
- bildung 4y agoNo idea about the US, but in the EU this class of super light cars is allowed (with certain speed limits) and some also are produced in the EU, e.g. the Renault Twizy.
- HeyLaughingBoy 4y agoI'm not so sure that this would be very popular though. Even within cities, people do often want to go on the highway. e.g., the fastest way from south Minneapolis to north Minneapolis is to hop onto I35 and drive less than 10 minutes as opposed to the 40 minutes it would take going through city streets.