Drive 70mph for 2 cents a mile
A company called Myers Motors has a funky 1-seater that can allow you to literally dump the pump. The electric car company -- based out of Tallmadge, OH -- has developed a eye-catching roadster called the NmG that can get up to speeds of 76mph and has a range of 30 miles on an 8 hr charge. According to founder Dana Myers, the average daily commute is 12 miles, so the 3-wheeler is more than capable of getting the job done. NmG stands for 'no more gas' -- by the way.
The NmG is based on the Corbin Sparrow, built by the now defunct Corbin Motors. Myers bought the struggling car company and moved it to Ohio in 2004 partly based on his religious view that he has been called to help promote better stewardship of the planet. He believes the glorified motorcycle will allow people to maintain their standard of mobility while cutting their fuel costs and CO2 emissions. The only bummer is that the NmG's sticker price is around $36,000 -- not exactly a minor investment. On the other hand, ¢2 per mile is a pretty nice equation, and you still get power windows.
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4-29-2008 @ 7:40PM
Andrew said...
Well i just don't think im willing to spend 30k+ for a 1 person vehicle. But i do enjoy the idea alot and think its a great step in the right direction.
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