{"id":122647,"date":"2021-02-16T11:59:30","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T11:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=122647"},"modified":"2021-03-05T14:27:45","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T14:27:45","slug":"microlino-swiss-electric-city-car-with-a-range-of-up-to-200-km-is-coming-this-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/auto\/microlino-swiss-electric-city-car-with-a-range-of-up-to-200-km-is-coming-this-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Microlino: Swiss electric city car with a range of up to 200 km is coming this september"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Swiss company Micro-Mobility continues to refine its Microlino micro-electric concept, inspired by the retro BMW Isetta minicar.\u00a0At the moment, the creators of the model have assembled and brought to tests a prototype Microlino 2.0, which compares favorably with the first versions of the model.<\/p>\n<div id=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-counter-1\" class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper \" style=\"width:662px;\" data-g1-fluid-width=\"662\" data-g1-fluid-height=\"372\">\n<div class=\"g1-fluid-wrapper-inner\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.19335347432%;\">\n\t       <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Microlino 2.0 Prototype Shows September Production Is Right On Schedule\" width=\"662\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qvPWx24jq08?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\t       <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The most important change is that instead of a tubular frame, a full body made of stamped steel and aluminum parts is now used, which provides the rigidity and safety necessary for production cars.\u00a0Thanks to this step, the developers expect to certify Microlino 2.0 for use in Europe as early as this summer, and to start sales in September.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-122648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Microlino.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Microlino.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Microlino-711x471.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Microlino-800x530.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Microlino-770x510.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Microlino-294x196.jpg 294w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Microlino-217x144.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Microlino-694x460.jpg 694w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Microlino measures 2430x1500x1450 mm, weighs only 513 kg (including the battery), while it accommodates two people and a load of 220 liters.\u00a0The electric car belongs to the L7e class, it is equipped with an electric motor with an output of 11 kW and a torque of 100 Nm.\u00a0The maximum speed is limited at around 90 km \/ h, while the first 50 km \/ h of the electric car is gaining in just 5 seconds.<\/p>\n<p>The Microlino customer can choose between two Lithium-Ion (NMC) batteries &#8211; standard 8 kWh or optional 14.4 kWh, with the former providing 125 km of range and the latter 200 km.\u00a0Charging with a maximum power of 2 kW is supported, but given the small capacity, a full charge will take about 4 hours.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-122649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Microlino-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Microlino-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Microlino-1-711x471.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Microlino-1-800x530.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Microlino-1-770x510.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Microlino-1-294x196.jpg 294w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Microlino-1-217x144.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Microlino-1-694x460.jpg 694w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Recall that at the very end of last year, Toyota introduced an ultra-compact two-seater electric car\u00a0Tiny C + pod\u00a0with a 9 kW engine, 9 kWh battery and a price tag of $ 16,000.\u00a0In turn, the Chinese brand Baojun is already successfully selling a pair of electric city cars\u00a0E300 and E300 Plus\u00a0with a\u00a0power\u00a0reserve of up to 300 km at a price of $ 9,000, and the French are\u00a0selling a two-\u00a0seater\u00a0Citroen Ami\u00a0electric car\u00a0with a power of 6 kW, a battery of 5.5 kWh and a power reserve. 70 km.<\/p>\n<p>[ratemypost]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swiss company Micro-Mobility continues to refine its Microlino micro-electric concept, inspired by the retro BMW Isetta minicar.\u00a0At the moment, the creators of the model have assembled and brought to tests a prototype Microlino 2.0, which compares favorably with the first versions of the model. 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