I used to think the MINI and the VW Bug were the cutest cars on the road. A little too small for my liking but serviceable, reliable and gas efficient nonetheless. And now a newer, tinier car boasting environmental cleanliness has entered the market becoming more important as the topic of alternative fuels heats up. Named the Tango, this model is not actually new as George Clooney is reported to have purchased one as early as 2005, the vehicle is powered electrically rather than on gas.
A comical looking car, it has been described as a bobsled on wheels. In fact, the passenger sits behind the driver. If one requires added storage space the rear seat removes leaving space for a couple suitcases. Believe it or not, the Tango is actually six inches less wide than the average motorcycle. Not only does it reduce dangerous emissions, it also reduces congestion as four cars can fit in one parallel parking spot and two ride in a traditional roadway lane.
Although little in size, performance compares with other vehicles going from zero to sixty miles per hour in a mere four seconds and can reach speeds of one hundred and fifty mph. Using lead-acid batteries, the car plugs into a standard dryer outlet making charging fast and convenient. And with the tough emission laws in the state of California, the Tango exceeds all expectations with zero emissions.
Because the company does not have available funding for mass production, the current price point of over one hundred thousand dollars is cost prohibitive. The owners do believe, however, that once the Tango is accepted and receives ample funding for large-scale production, the price would be lower than twenty thousand dollars.