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They're building some good experience in the field. Renault made quite a revolution years ago when they introduced the Twizy, which to me was the perfect small car for commuting. Unfortunately it was ahead of its time, mainly due to the high costs of the car itself and the batteries, sold either as a product or as a service, so despite its minimalist appearance it was out of reach for normal office workers who would also need a bigger traditional car for their families. As a 100% motorcycle rider, if I had to buy a car today, I would choose the smallest possible one anyway; over here in the EU most modern cities are built on, or around, historical ancient ones where roads were made just for horses and carriages, and when a road is surrounded by buildings of historical importance, which is almost always the case in city centers, no way they're demolished to make a bigger road, so small cars are a must.



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