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Affordable Everyman Eco-Cars

The Romet 4E is a Bare-Bones Budget-Priced EV

— October 27, 2010 — Autos
The Romet 4E is a conceptual electric car that could help alleviate traffic and pollution woes in some of Europe’s most congested cities. This car runs off of four electric motors and has a maximum speed of 28mph with a range of 62 miles.

Romet Motors envisions the Romet 4E fitting into the empty space between motorcycles and cars. The car will be lightweight at only 769 pounds, and reasonably priced at around $8,700. The Romet 4E may be too small for American drivers, but is expected to flourish in Europe where full-sized cars aren’t as big of a necessity.
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Electric Vehicles - The rise of budget-priced EVs like the Romet 4E presents an opportunity for disruption in the automotive industry.
2. Micro-evs - The Romet 4E's positioning between motorcycles and cars could inspire the creation of a new category of micro-EVs that fill a unique niche in the market.
3. Urban Mobility Solutions - The Romet 4E's compact size and affordability make it an attractive option for urban dwellers and presents an opportunity for disruption in the transportation industry.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The rise of affordable EVs like the Romet 4E presents an opportunity for disruption in the automotive industry as consumers reevaluate their preferences and priorities in a changing market.
2. Electric Vehicle Manufacturing - Affordable EVs like the Romet 4E could disrupt the electric vehicle manufacturing industry by creating a new market segment for budget-conscious consumers.
3. Alternative Transportation - The Romet 4E's positioning between motorcycles and cars presents an opportunity for disruption in the alternative transportation industry as a new category of micro-EVs emerges.
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