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There is something special about the Citroen Cactus
concept.
No, it's not its EV status. With a top speed of 70 mph
and a range of 100 miles, there is nothing special
about the Cactus's EV qualifications. It's not the
fact that the Cactus could also come as a hybrid model
either.
It's the lack of a dashboard. The dashboard controls
are instead mounted onto the center console or
steering wheel hub, which results in a significant
reduction in weight and costs.
More interesting, AutoWeek
is reporting that Citroen is seriously considering
putting the Cactus into production. Hopefully, such a
move can inspire a wave of automakers to think outside
of the box to make lighter, cheaper and more fuel
efficient vehicles.
Dahcredyns
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we haven't really made sense as a market, but that could be changing. still, i don't expect these vehicles in the states, but i do hope such vehicles could influence design of vehicles sold in the us.
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Noz
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The French have no desire IMO to sell cars here. They honestly feel Americans don't deserve their cars that they CURRENTLY make.
And plus, they really don't need to sell here contrary to what Americans feel is not the case.
Call it snubbing their noses or whatever. It's a real shame as they make some wonderful small cars...but I can't blame them.
Anonymous said...-
People wouldn't be caught dead in an Aptera because it looks unsafe, it's too small, it's funny looking...but then they'll go out and buy a crotch rocket.
Labels: citroen cactus, electric cars, Hybrid Vehicles
