Username
Since you need to be able to open the door I don't see the use of bringing in the wheels to save space.
gettodacessna
@Username It took me a second to get what you were saying, and now I see your point. Maybe it's light enough that you can get out and push it into a tight spot?
fen
@username the door actually slides instead of opening like a normal door.
Derek Howe
I love that it leans into the turns, hopefully they bring this to the US, could give Arcimoto a run for their money. It's still not as cool as the Lit Motors C-1...which I think went under...but their concept was awesome.
Daishi
@Username You aren't wrong and in the video when he is just about to open the door it quickly cuts to him appearing inside of the car. In the photo with the black and blue cars you wouldn't be able to enter either vehicle without first remotely backing up the vehicle. You also couldn't easily retract the wheels while stopped so you would have to retract them before pulling into the parking space which means you could only move in a straight line into the space without being able to turn the wheels. It doesn't seem super practical.
Tom Lee Mullins
I think that is neat. It reminds me of an older three wheel vehicle that does something similar. One pulled up the front to bring the two front wheels together.
Simon Blake
This vehicle gives me hope for a change in the trend towards ever larger personal transport. In its narrow mode, and speed limited to 25 kmph, the Triggo would be fully compatible with bicycles and this mode could be initiated automatically using GPS. It could then share cycle lanes and other inner city cycle infrastructure whilst still being able to operate on the open road when necessary.
Aross
Interesting. However, the video , like most commercials today does little to provide any useful information but a lot of implied fun. Many questions remain unanswered. How does it perform in the rain, snow and cold weather? Did not see any wipers. Does it have heating and defrosting capabilities? How much room is there for the passenger?
Arthur
It's an interresting concept and we definitely need more of these kind of cars. However, I wonder how stable it is at low speeds, bc you can't put your feets on the ground like with a traditionnal motorcycle.
Kim Scholer
The similar, but delightfully named French microcar Reyonnah also seats two in tandem, and narrows the front wheel width for easier parking. That was 70 years ago. Info here: https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/reyonnah/1951/1953/203594