Sentences with phrase «urban commuter»

In our mind it makes this the perfect urban commuter Jeep.

«The finished car will be a single seat urban commuter that will operate at commuter speeds,» according to a blog on the project.

But all that technology comes at a price: the Valour starts at $ 1,249 for the base model, a steep number for urban commuters who can find perfectly serviceable bangers for $ 100 on Craiglist.

Automakers have been looking at urban commuter cars for a while, but the variety of city car concepts that cropped up at the Frankfurt auto show last year seems to show they might just be ready to put them into production (if people are willing to buy them).

Toyota revealed at the Detroit Auto Show the FT - EV concept, a preview version of the future urban commuter battery - electric vehicle (BEV) by set to be revealed 2012.

Like a huge butcher's mallet, a slab of silvery architecture seems poised to crush a multilevel aggregation of urban commuters, cowering in a bluish, semi-dark tunnel.

That's why we're committed to solving major problems like bike theft — and to encouraging more urban commuters to swap four wheels for two.»

European aerospace giant Airbus is debuting its on - demand helicopter booking platform, Voom, in Mexico City on Thursday in an effort to drum up demand for choppers among well - heeled urban commuters sick of spending hours in traffic.

The autonomous vehicle unit of Alphabet is expanding testing efforts by giving free rides to families and urban commuters in Phoenix.

Everyone from early - morning dairy farmers to time - stressed urban commuters are using RAAW ™ Juices to maintain healthy nutrition.

Cycling The 10 Best Bikes of 2014 From urban commuter to fat tire, here are the coolest (and newest) bikes of the year.

As preposterous as it sounds, I found the Suburban to be an ideal urban commuter vehicle.

The unremarkable Chevrolet Spark, gasoline edition, becomes a desirable, almost cheap urban commuter car when you swap in an electric motor.

Aug 1, 2017 — Building on nearly three decades of Honda electric vehicle engineering, the 2017 Clarity Electric is designed to meet the needs of a typical urban commuter with a combination of responsive power and exceptional efficiency.

The Spark EV should be a zippy urban commuter, with a 0 -60-mph time of less than eight seconds.

Think of it as a tolerable urban commuter car that will sip gas, offer decent interior room and run for a long time - provided you give it proper upkeep.

It works in my life and would work for most urban commuters.

Tesla also builds electric powertrain components for more affordable cars, including the lowest priced car from Daimler, the Smart urban commuter car; the lowest priced car to carry the Mercedes badge, the A-Class hatch back; and the lowest priced SUV from Toyota, the RAV4.

The Royal Dutch Gazelle is the gold standard for urban commuter bicycles, but we found one for less than half the cost.

You're caught in a trap of thinking that providing those «basic human services» means having everyone live a stereotypical American (sub) urban commuter lifestyle.

They tend to be convenient, clean, and cost - effective sedans and hatchbacks, well - suited to urban commuter environments.

Jetson Rose Electric Urban Commuter Ebike - Step Through Frame, 7 - gears, 5 Pedal Assist Levels, Bright LED Headlight, Backlit LCD Display, Front Shock, V - Brakes

Urban commuters need more than just crash protection, they need visibility.

It responds eagerly, feels light and nimble, yet is quite comfortable.The perfect urban commuter car, you can quickly slip it into almost any parking spot.

Still, a plug - in that offers less than 30 miles of range is much better suited for urban commuters than U.S road trippers.

These electric bikes, skateboards and scooters have significant battery life and power but still are portable enough for urban commuters to easily take on trains, buses and trams.

Slava Menn, CEO of Fortified Bike, uses both apps often to manage production of his Boston company's bicycle products for urban commuters.

Countryside Alliance warns of new research showing that on average those living in the countryside spend almost # 17 MORE on fuel each month than urban commuters, ahead of George Osborne's Autumn statement.

An urban commuter can easily zip off to work, carry the battery into his or her workplace to juice up, and ride home fully charged.

How much carbon could be eliminated if an electric car targeted at the urban commuter was affordable?

There's a TIE Fighter Nissan Maxima and Altima, a Rogue - based X-Wing with a BB - 8 droid, a Kylo Ren Maxima and a Captain Phasma Maxima, Rogue Sport A-Wing, and a battle blasted 2018 Titan AT - M6 that's a must for urban commuters.

Still, I firmly believe engine stop / start systems are a simple, easy way for urban commuters to save fuel.

Driven by either electric power or a «range extended» system (featuring a small petrol motor) it is aimed squarely at the urban commuter.

Some urban commuters will find this sufficient for a trip to work and back and its official fuel consumption figure is 217.3 mpg.

Sketches of an unusual yet innovative concept from Audi that's heading to the Frankfurt motor show were released on Tuesday, and the urban commuter has the look of a small spaceship and runs on...

[72][73] According to Toyota the FT - EV was designed as an urban commuter car with a range of 50 miles (80 km) per charge.

Enthusiast - minded drivers will turn their noses up at these characteristics but as an urban commuter family car, it offers an acceptable drive.

That's why it's far better suited as a family escape pod to take to the park, the beach, or to the weekend cabin than it is as an urban commuter.

Detroit, January 10, 2009 — Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today announced that it will display the Toyota FT - EV concept on opening Media Day at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), confirming its plan to launch an urban commuter battery - electric vehicle (BEV) by 2012.

Still, it makes a strong case for anyone wanting a stylish compact sedan that's spacious, has a big boot and has enough relevant features to keep the urban commuter happy.

The Sidekick would best be suited as an urban commuter.

This concept is inspired by the weekend track car but one that can function equally well as an urban commuter.

And we've asked the urban commuter who drives to work alone in her 11 - miles - per - gallon Ford Expedition to consider whether something slightly less gluttonous might do the trick when the lease is up.

[6] Ultimate MotorCycling, like other reviewers, was fascinated with the transmission technology but found the combination of styles and features unsatisfactory from the point of view of either a cruiser rider or sportbike rider, while the lack of storage fails to meet the needs of either touring riders or the urban commuter scooter buyer.

Aimed at the urban commuter who looks for a workhorse which can handle weekend getaways equally well, the 2017 Ford EcoSport comes across as a great package.

Riide's electric bikes are perfect for urban commuters, with a top speed of 20 mph, a range of 25 miles, and no need to break a sweat on your ride to work.

Just about every avid cyclist or urban commuter can tell a tale of a damaged or stolen bike.

The young inventor is currently courting investors for his Uno project, and truly believes that the vehicle might one day provide a green alternative for urban commuters.