A special car displayed in Aberdeen Centre has caught many people’s eyes. The secret to the car’s design is in its name – The SOLO. It has two front wheels but one back wheel, with room for one person only.
The display is owned by ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp, an ambitious Vancouver-based electronic car company that wants to start a revolution in the car industry.
“The vehicle is non-polluting, very economical to operate and people will have a heck of a good time driving it too,” said the company’s COO Henry Reisner.
“We believe The SOLO will become the commuter vehicle of choice for the masses.”
The SOLO’s design took into consideration that approximately 80 per cent of people commute to and from work alone in their personal vehicle.
It is only 3.04 metres long and 1.21 metres tall, with a small trunk at the back.
Charging the battery from zero to full takes three hours at a 220-volt charging station.
The car can go at a top speed of 130 km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h within eight seconds.
“The vehicle is not intended to replace the family car, but to supplement the driving experience getting commuters where they need to go at minimal expense and harm to the environment,” said spokesperson Jeff Holland.
Currently being handmade only in its plant in New Westminster, the car is sold for $19,888.
The company said it has received 120,000 reservations worldwide and will start manufacturing the cars next year.
