> But they don't work well in rain, snow, or ice as they have no protection from the elements.
That's honestly lesser problem than the fact 2 wheeled vehicles on ice are fucking scary to drive
E-scooters are reasonably stable when there's a small amount of ice so long as you don't use solid tyres. They are more stable than road bikes and city bikes because they have a wider area of contact with the ground. For more comfort, you can under-inflate the pneumatic tyres or buy studded tyres. Also, you feel steadier on them than on a bike because you always have one foot as a third point of contact if you need it, and you feel somewhat more in control than with a car as the inertia is lower. The battery life and dirt/sleet are more frustrating.
Don't knock it till you try it. Though be careful for the first time if you do try it, use common sense — drive slower and don't turn as sharply, dress appropriately as you'll be caked in mud. But otherwise it's doable and quite fun.
I've driven a bicycle in winter and yeah nah, I'd rather just take public transport. It's not just traction but the fact everyone else got shitty traction too, so there is a good chance than most of the agility of small bike/bicycle is negated by just slipping.
At least with bicycle like 95% of my route is not on actual road sharing it with cars, can't do that on bike.
Re:Squad Solar City Car
by danielnoiz on Friday May 05, 2023 @11:04AM
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I realy want the nobe cars 100 gt[1] to be a real thing, but I don't think it will ever really be produced. Seems like a great upgrade from the golf cart style small ev that would be perfect for a commute like mine, 20 miles one way partially on the highway.
The only letdown I have with these cars is their appearance. Why do they often seem so rough around the edges? The Microlino 2.0 is the only EV micro car I've come across with a somewhat attractive design. In comparison, the TWIZY, AMI, and Squad models just seem plasticky, uncomfortable, and cheaply crafted. Even many electric golf carts boast a more polished look, not to mention a much better suspension.
Is it that the target demographic demands cheapness? What about people who have the means for a premium car but like the practicality (the T-shirt and shorts in-the-office guys as opposed to suit and tie, so to speak)? I'd gladly pay a design premium, even if it's just to make these cars on par (pun intended) with golf carts in elegance, which is not a tall ask.