HÍREK A NAGYVILÁGBÓL: Honda’s weird new suitcase-shaped scooter

Who says electric vehicles are too pricey for average Americans? Honda just revealed one that costs only $995. No, the Motocompacto is not a car. It’s a quirky, little electric scooter for bopping around town or a college campus. And I’m obsessed. I mean, what’s not to love? The Motocompacto is shaped like a cute, rideable suitcase. It maxes out at 15 mph and has a range of 12 miles, Honda says. It even comes with an adorable acceleration claim of zero to 15 mph in seven seconds. It offers onboard storage for its charging cord and other stuff one might bring along for a ride. Better yet, it’s the spiritual successor to one of Honda’s coolest vehicles of all time, the 1980s Motocompo. That was a tiny, folding motorcycle that fit into the trunk of a hatchback. The idea was for buyers to park somewhere convenient, scoot around town on the Motocompo, and drive home. Similarly, the Motocompacto’s handlebars, seat, and rear wheel can collapse inward, turning the scooter into its own carrying case. Honda says the compact, rectangular shape should make the scooter easier to stow away in a car or on public transportation. It comes with a […]