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Eco Subcompact Cabs

The Micro Taxi was Developed to Cater to One or Two Clients

— May 8, 2013 — Autos
After the excitement over extra large SUVs several years ago, designers have begun developing ideas for more compact vehicles. The Micro Taxi was conceived with a significant statistic in mind that suggests that the vast majority of vehicles are operated with no more than a pair of people inside.

Similarly, cabs often open their doors to singles and couples, reducing the need for all automobiles in the fleet to have four or more available seats. Tigran Lalayan and Maxim Shershnev moved the driver to the center of the conveyance and included just two spots for customers in the rear. The Micro Taxi's arrangement is much smarter with space, making the vehicle smaller and lighter so that it consumers less fuel.
Trend Themes
1. Micro Cabs - Designing and developing small and compact micro cabs to cater to one or two passengers, reducing the need for larger vehicles with more seats.
2. Centralized Driver Positioning - Moving the driver to the center of conveyance to make the vehicle smaller and lighter, improving fuel consumption while providing a smarter use of space.
3. Shared Mobility - Providing shared rides to singles and couples to reduce the number of automobiles on the road, creating a sustainable and eco-friendly transport system.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - Developing micro cabs for singles and couples using centralized driver positioning as a sustainable transportation option.
2. Automotive - Designing and manufacturing eco-friendly small cars that cater to the needs of a single or a couple, providing an innovative solution to reducing carbon footprints and providing sustainable mobility options.
3. Ride-sharing - Expanding carpooling services while using eco-friendly vehicles and innovative technologies to provide a cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable mode of transportation for singles and couples.
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