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OT: carbuzz.com estimated its curb weight as about 5,500 lbs.

That’s good when you’re driving 80mph on the freeway, but way too big around town.

I’d like to see drivers in US cities have the option for something smaller, like Renault’s new Duo, the replacement for the Twizy:

https://insideevs.com/news/615402/renault-mobilize-duo-is-ne...




>> all-electric quadricycle that will be offered on subscription or long-term leases only

Lol finally! Auto industry catching up with the latest and greatest software trend!


Leasing cars has been quite normal for decades. I remember being taken in a leased company car to the game shop to buy transport tycoon once. Not transport tycoon deluxe, the original transport tycoon.


Yea, i am mostly rambling about the "only" part


> Mobilize Duo will be available on subscription or long-term leases only.

No thank you. Also, it’s ugly.




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