Twizy!
The all new new, small, affordable and practical urban runaround by Renault will be hitting the busy streets of european capitals next year, and it's about to enter one of a busy playground...
Because of its radical design the Twizy will compete with many established actors of urban transports, from the scooter to the metro...
Here's a review...
The all new new, small, affordable and practical urban runaround by Renault will be hitting the busy streets of european capitals next year, and it's about to enter one of a busy playground...
Because of its radical design the Twizy will compete with many established actors of urban transports, from the scooter to the metro...
Here's a review...
Smart ForTwo
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| Smart ForTwo |
THE current reference when it gets to urban cars, the Smart Fortwo (8500€), a two seater diesel hybrid that is only slightly larger than the Twizy. This car also has a fully electric brother, the Smart Fortwo ED.
Over the years the Smart has become an emblematic figure in city streets...
Over the years the Smart has become an emblematic figure in city streets...
Scooters
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| BMW E-C1 |
How can we think about urban mobility without considering the popular scooter? Indeed one of the most appreciated, affordable and easy to use way to travel around congested cities is the good old scooter.
They come in all shapes, sizes and engine size (again, no driving licence needed below 50cc). Actually, there's already an extensive range of electric scooters who are enjoying commercial succes.
Above, the BMW, E-C1, the soon to come out electric version of the C1, a groundbreaking design offering the possibility to drive without a helmet thanks to it's roof and seatbelts.
And below, the Piaggio MP3, acclaimed for it's maneuverability and stability, thanks to it's 2 front wheels.
In the scooter range the BMW-C1 closely resembles the Twizy, with the main difference being the number of wheels and seats. The design idea behind this BMW that distinguishes it from other scooters is the incorporation of safety and shelter into a two wheeled vehicle, resulting in the roof-like windshield.
While its production has been discontinued in 2003 the BMW C1 has seen popular use in cities like Paris where congestion can be a big issue. After a recent spell of renewed customer interest, BMW is also busy launching a fully electric version of the C1, the C1-E.
They come in all shapes, sizes and engine size (again, no driving licence needed below 50cc). Actually, there's already an extensive range of electric scooters who are enjoying commercial succes.
Above, the BMW, E-C1, the soon to come out electric version of the C1, a groundbreaking design offering the possibility to drive without a helmet thanks to it's roof and seatbelts.
And below, the Piaggio MP3, acclaimed for it's maneuverability and stability, thanks to it's 2 front wheels.
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| Piaggio MP3 |
In the scooter range the BMW-C1 closely resembles the Twizy, with the main difference being the number of wheels and seats. The design idea behind this BMW that distinguishes it from other scooters is the incorporation of safety and shelter into a two wheeled vehicle, resulting in the roof-like windshield.
While its production has been discontinued in 2003 the BMW C1 has seen popular use in cities like Paris where congestion can be a big issue. After a recent spell of renewed customer interest, BMW is also busy launching a fully electric version of the C1, the C1-E.
Micro Cars
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| 50cc cars |
In that perspective, the Twizy is becoming a serious contender in the 50cc car category (which doesnt require a driving licence). And while these cars where traditionally used by elderly people (despite manufacturers efforts to reniew their client base), we could expect the Twizy to strongly change people's attitudes towards these cars.
So, back to the Twizy
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| Piaggio MP3 - Twizy (white) - Smart - Twingo |
Add to that a licence free version and an electric engine, and you get the perfect urban runabout which is safe and confortable while remaining easy to use and maintain at a great price!
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