Microlino: scooter inventor revives old microcar as electric
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ม.ค. 2017
- Zurich entrepreneur Wim Ouboter invented the microscooter in the 1990’s as a vehicle for “microdistances”. Now he’s hoping to once again alter urban mobility with an electrified version of the classic Isetta “bubble car” as a retro-stylish, all-weather alternative to a motorcycle. “Reduce to the max is our philosophy and I would say this has a fantastic place in the mobility chain as we call it.”
The Microlino is technically not a car (so is not subject to same crash tests), but an L7e motorized quadricycle. While it tops out at 100 kph, or 62 mph, it’s meant for all those short trips we make within town, what Ouboter argues make up 90% of our auto use.
The original Isetta debuted in the 1950s when BMW wanted to provide an affordable, highly fuel-conscious vehicle for post-war Europe. The original design was created by the Italian company Iso Rivolta who licensed it to six carmakers. BMW went on to produce 160,000 Isettas, some of which are still popular among collectors today.
Ouboter’s Micro Mobility Systems debuted their electric version of the Isetta, the Microlino, at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, where they racked up 500 reservations in less than 2 weeks. Touting it as an “ideal city vehicle” and a space-saver (“3 Microlinos fit in one parking space”), the company hopes to start production in 2018 with the first vehicles priced between 8,000 and 12,000 euros.
Microlino: microlino.ch/
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I like the idea of combining the headlamps with the wing mirrors! Brilliant use of limited space!
OMG!!!OMG!!! Do you have ANY idea how wonderful this little car will be for folks like me? I have mobility and exhaustion issues, so I have such a hard time getting anything born. This little jewel would get me safely around to most of my errands, without causing me pain or exhaustion.
I used to have an Isetta in the 60s and I loved it, I would definitely buy one of theses if It goes into production, I think that its biggest problem will be cost, but if they can keep the cost down so that the average person can afford it, then I think that they have a winner here...👍🏻
Really like his enthusiasm. Great video!
This is what the future of urban transportation will begin to look like over the next 10 years. Great feature as always.
PLEASE PUT THIS THING INTO PRODUCTION.
This is great, especially for young folk, no piling in of a gang of friends, distracting them.
I cannot upvote this enough, bravo inventor!
This would be the perfect vehicle for me to take to the office. This continues to be my favorite channel on TH-cam. Keep making these great videos.
Thank you Kirsten for making and sharing such interesting videos. I didn't know about Microlino. The concept is awesome.
That's great. I love the Isetta and always wanted one. Great to see the design revived and made innovative with electricity.
I love this little bobble car, adorable! My best wishes from Italy for this company ☺
This is car that I wanted. Small, quiet, simple, i hope it comes to Indonesia. And the price is affordable
I absolutely love everything about this car!!! The mirrors in the headlight pods (headlight pods in general are great), the little ragtop (it almost blew open when you close the door), and you put in flannel
Yes, please! That teeny EV looks marvelous! Great filming. I always enjoy your videos.
The future is here - I love electric vehicles :)
Thank you Kirsten! You make such interesting videos. Much appreciated. I got really excited looking at these mobility options. Wonderful inventions!
Iso Isetta, In 1954, Iso entered several Isettas in the legendary Mille Miglia where they took the top three spots in the economy classification. The production of this epic fuel efficiency (3l/100km or 0.79 us gallon/ 62 miles) micro-car began around 1953, in Bresso, Italy in the Isotta Fraschini plants.
We need more of that...will be better for everyone. Thank's!
This is exactly what I've been looking for. Lovely!