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December 3, 2005
Compact Cars Making A Comeback
And it's about f*cking time too. Now, let me preface by saying I am not anti-SUV or some crazy oatmeal eating green-card touting environmentalist. What I am is a person that recognizes we are outstripping the resources of this planet and in our haste to grow, we have caused irreversible damage to our home. We have the smarts, the know-how, and motivation waiting on the table for us to bring about an revolution. And in these times - as the tide turns back to using what is only necessary instead of what is wanted, we can begin that transition to existing in harmony with the environment.
Nobody can expect this to happen suddenly and as with all major historical technological shifts in our society, what is often dismissed are the "transitional" technologies that make revolution possible.
The Citroen C-Airplay concept car is one of those transitional pieces of technologies. No, it's not a fuel cell vehicle nor is it even a hybrid. What it is - is a super efficient 110-hp car with start and stop technology making it a gas sipper.
This isn't just a study in environmentism, this is an exercise meant to bring back driving pleasure based on physical and visual perceptions. With windows wrapping around, above, and on the doors, you can see the world fly by as you zip around town. 110-hp may not sound like much to today's norm but considering how small this car is, it's more than enough power.
So you see, we can make things that satisfy both sides of the argument. We can make cars to help ease us into a resource preserving culture meanwhile satisfying all of those road enthusiasts who'd rather live life to the fullest. We just all need to make an effort in supporting technologies like these.
more pictures after the jump
Posted by tranism at 5:13 PM | Permalink
Comments
The cute little bugger reminds me of one of them japanese beetles that bite ya when yer not looking
Posted by: djhinn at December 3, 2005 5:39 PM