Reva NGX - Modern Micro Car?

 

Here is the Reva NGX. I think of it as a modern micro car. It is an electric vehicle (IIRC). 

I think it would be better as an ICE vehicle. I think with it being an ICE vehicle, one would not have to worry about range, about how long it would take to recharge and the higher cost (IMO - it would cost less since it won't have the expense of a huge battery pack). I think it would have great MPG since it is aerodynamic, refuel faster and have a longer range. 

It does remind me of the Obvio 012 (which I don't remember if it was ever made). The 012 was supposed to be gas powered (3 cylinder engine) then battery powered. I don't remember seeing any photos of an actual 012. 

With it small size, it would make for an excellent city car. Its small size would mean it could get through traffic easier and be easier to park and find a parking space. 

As an uniquely shaped vehicle, I doubt it would be good for someone trying to blend in. It is great for someone who likes attention and want to stand out. 

A couple of articles on the Reva NGX

Reva NGX at Concept Carz.

Reva NGX at Serious Wheels.

Reva NGX at Auto Express.

I wonder how many cool cars out there that have companies showing that they are coming but never become reality. I don't know if this one was ever put into production. 

Perhaps it became reality in the country it was created but not coming to the USA. There are other cool cars that never seem to get to the USA. I think this is one of them. It would be cool to drive one. 

It is nice to dream of those dream cars. It would be nice if some of them became a reality. 

It does remind me of the Obvio 012. I don't remember seeing it put into production. It is a little longer than the NGX.

Serious Wheels - 012.

TomLeeM

2024 / 01 / 29

TomLeeM at Cafe Press.

A New King Midget Car?

 

This is a copy of a page in the Collectible Automobile magazine dated October 1994. It was part of an article on the King Midget cars. This was a design for a 'series 5' of cars. If one clicks on the image and zooms in, one can read the article that tells of this car. 

As far as I know, it was never made. It would be cool if it was. It would be a modern take on the older King Midge car designs. 

I always wondered how it would be made with existing parts from other vehicles. The original had one back wheel that was powered. It had a small air cooled engine that was located in the back of the vehicle. For more details on the King Midget cars, one can visit the King Midge Owners Club website where they have photos and information on all the models.

The below is just me 'thinking out loud' as to how a newer King Midget car could be made.

As for a transaxle, I think one that is from a rickshaw or other similar vehicle would be great. They are not a big vehicle but neither is the King Midget. I think it would improve handling since it would power both back wheels instead of just the one (which causes the little car to pull to one side). 

For the transmission, I think a CVT from a high end scooter would be great. It would have the economy of a manual transmission and the ease of an automatic. Since the newer KM would be a lightweight vehicle, I think it could work. There might be some who disagree but this is just me thinking out loud. 

Or an alternative would be the engine and transmission from a Secma Performance vehicle which small and light weight (I am not sure how it would compare to the KM but I think it is similar in size). The KM is rear engine and rear wheel drive. I believe the Secma Performance is also rear engine and rear wheel drive (I have to check again to be sure).

Perhaps one could make it an electric vehicle? One could use the rickshaw transaxle and use an electric motor attached via a CVT. One could have the batteries under the hood? It would be a lot of batteries (or have a small gas engine under the hood attached to a small generator that powers the motor? - similar to the diesel electric trains?). 

Of course all of the above is just what I think could happen. I don't have a degree in anything that would be related to the above (I have a degree in theology but none of the courses covered in designing or building a car).  If anyone tries the above, the success would be on them and how they adapt my ideas to reality (it would be neat if someone did try). 

TomLeeM

2024 / 01 / 13