/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/fold-up-and-go-the-micro-evHiriko concept images (via MIT) Double saving with this car! You can save money and save room. Hiriko (&quot;of the city&quot;) is the name of the double whammy car that can not only fold itself but runs on electric. The inventor is Jose Manual Barroso wh...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/fold-up-and-go-the-micro-evWed, 08 Feb 2012 20:43:10 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:e8023112-0f5e-4ec1-9b1b-2faabcda0e6cDAB1<p>I like it.</p><p>When you consider the number of cars driving each day with only one person in them and couple that with the fact that the cars then sit idle for eight hours or so each day, this approach makes a lot of sense.</p><p>You reduce the energy needed to move people around.</p><p>You reduce traffic volume.</p><p>You reduce parking space need.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The only other thing I would add is a robot mode where the car could drive itself to the person who needs one that is not available at their location.</p><p>The potential for urban driving needs is very high.&nbsp; Production would lower the cost and if you set up a credit card swipe for use, you have a self contained method of public transportation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Neat idea.</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=13419&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">