Folded EV cars! Hiriko's very suitable to urban condition

Brussels - Praise was made President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, after trying Hiriko in his office. "This car is a response to the crisis that occurred in the parking area of urban Europe," he said as quoted by MSNBC.

Folded EV cars! Hiriko's very suitable to urban condition

In addition to a parking crisis solution, Hiriko driven by electric power corresponds to tackling global warming and energy crisis. However, Barroso did not mention any plan that would do the European Union to develop Hiriko.

Hiriko developed by a consortium of technology companies in the Basque country, Spain, together with the experts at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston, USA. They have a concept to develop a mini city car and a suitable energy-efficient solid-operated in the region.

With a payload capacity of two passengers, Hiriko also has unique advantages, which can be folded. Cabin can be rotated vertically in order to be placed in a narrow parking lot. The entrance was designed only be opened from the front, so no easy access. Another uniqueness is that power is channeled to all four wheels can be driven.

But, make no mistake, though mini, Hiriko enough qualified personnel. This car has a range of 120 kilometers and a top speed of 90 kilometers per hour. Hiriko in the city can go up to 51 kilometers per hour.

This car is planned to be commercially developed by a consortium of Afypaida. The first plant will be operated in 2013 with initial production of 9,000 units. Hiriko The plan will be sold at a price of U.S. $ 16,322.

The development of folded EV cars Hiriko find the right moment. Having exhibited at the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, last week, this mini vehicle immediately ordained as a solution to urban problems.