Less nowhere

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso in Brussels, presented the concept of a folding electric car. The main feature of Hiriko EV was a unique rear suspension system, which moves forward, picking up the cab. Due to the transformation of the car in the parking lot is just one third of the space required microscopic Smart ForTwo. Each wheel has its own motor avtomobilchika that provides little one amazing maneuverability. Unusual in Hiriko EV method of planting: people get in through the front door. This solution was used in the "invalidkoy" middle of the last century. Also, there is no wheel, instead of which is the joystick. This feature enhances the overall impression management "Toy» Hiriko EV. Despite sounding name to the Japanese way, the new car is the joint brainchild of several Basque companies, the Spanish Government and the Media Laboratory of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The consortium hopes that they will be able to unload the microcar European and American cities. So far made 20 test samples, the construction of each of which cost about $ 16 thousand. How much will the production model of the "bubble on wheels" - not reported.