Why Did the Government Declare War on My Adorable Tiny Truck?

Kei-class trucks and minivans from Japan are finding US buyers who want pickups that fit the urban environment. Some DMVs and safety regulators have other ideas.

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This article was written a couple of years ago. Is there any sign of a shift towards small vehicles?

Why car companies should fear the golf cart - Fast Company

https://www.fastcompany.com/90804313/why-car-companies-should-fear-the-golf-cart

#Cars #SmallVehicles #GolfCarts #Transportation #Micromobility #EBikes

Why car companies should fear the golf cart

Automakers are churning out vehicles that are bigger and more expensive—but that might soon reach a breaking point.

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@mimsical My late father-in-law bought three Reva vehicles when they were first produced in India in 2001. All of them still work. They don't have great range but he figured for tootling around in traffic in Bangalore and Chennai, they would more than suffice. I had hopes when I heard Reva was going to open a plant in NY in 2009 but the initiative failed. What a shame. #electriccars #reva #india #smallvehicles #ev