The Hiriko City Car is Both Bendable and Environmentally Friendly
Josh Mears — January 30, 2012 — Autos
References: hiriko & fastcoexist
The Hiriko city car is the latest and greatest electrical cars have to offer. The Hiriko city car is not from GM, Chrysler or Ford but rather the brainy bunch over at MIT. A prototype has been designed in partnership with several auto suppliers and prides itself on being small, innovative and environmentally friendly.
The Hiriko city car is an electric and can go 72 miles on a single charge. The tiny electrical auto is loaded with intriguing innovations such as 360 degree turning wheels, foldability and an interesting shape and design that is easily noticeable. The 360 degree turning wheels allow for the perfect turns, and potentially take the hassle out of three-point turns and parallel parking. Speaking of parking, the Hiriko car can actually fold up to allow for three of these collapsible cars to fit in a single standard-sized parking spot.
These pint-sized models are stirring up the auto world and are set for release in 2013.
The Hiriko city car is an electric and can go 72 miles on a single charge. The tiny electrical auto is loaded with intriguing innovations such as 360 degree turning wheels, foldability and an interesting shape and design that is easily noticeable. The 360 degree turning wheels allow for the perfect turns, and potentially take the hassle out of three-point turns and parallel parking. Speaking of parking, the Hiriko car can actually fold up to allow for three of these collapsible cars to fit in a single standard-sized parking spot.
These pint-sized models are stirring up the auto world and are set for release in 2013.
Trend Themes
1. Electric Micro Cars - The development of compact electric cars with innovative features presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automobile industry.
2. Foldable Vehicles - The trend towards foldable vehicles offers a chance to re-think urban transportation and transform parking and mobility options.
3. 360-degree Turning Wheels - The development of vehicles with advanced turning capabilities presents a new way to approach urban transportation, particularly when it comes to maneuvering in tight spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Automobile - Incorporating foldable, electric micro cars with innovative features and 360-degree turning capabilities would disrupt the traditional automobile industry and offer new opportunities to improve urban transportation.
2. Urban Planning - The trend towards foldable, compact electric cars could lead to a major shift in urban planning and the way cities think about transportation infrastructure and accessibility.
3. Environmental Technology - The development of small electric cars with environmental benefits offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the environmental technology industry, particularly when it comes to sustainable transportation solutions.
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