The world of personal mobility is experiencing a gradual yet inevitable revolution. More than ever, people have become aware of the impact of fossil fuels on the environment and are open to embracing sustainable means of commuting. Electric vehicles appear to be the obvious solution to the problem. However, problems such as traffic congestion and inadequate parking spaces in crowded urban centers make them less desirable.
Every day, 119 million North Americans commute using personal vehicles— and 105 million of them commute alone. The Electra Meccanica Solo could be the future of driving. It can help reduce your gas bill to zero, eliminate your environmental impact, and turn your commute into the highlight of your day.
Design and features
Solo is essentially a tricycle with two wheels in front and one at the back. The design is wholly futuristic, although we have to admit that it’s not novel. Some modern electric vehicles have explored the idea because it makes it possible to maintain the shape and stability of a car while occupying much less space. Beyond aesthetics, however, Solo boasts numerous features that promise to make it appealing to everyone.
Dynamic performance
According to the manufacturers, driving Solo ensures you do not sacrifice performance when you give up gas. The vehicle boasts incredible acceleration, achieving 0 to 60 mph in 10 seconds. Its top speed of 80 mph also renders it fast enough to take you around the city, and its smaller size makes getting a suitable parking space less stressful. When you consider the fact that your environmental footprint would be next to zero while enjoying all these advantages, you’ll agree that Solo has what it takes to become the new face of mobility.
Quick charge
Solo is powered by a liquid-cooled 17.3kWh NCA battery. The manufacturers claim that the battery is compatible with universal charging stations everywhere. So, you can charge your car as easily as you would charge your phone- simply plug it in when not in use. Thankfully, public charging has become a mainstay in most parking lots and malls, and you can always install a low-cost charging station at home. It takes about 3 hours to fully charge your Solo’s battery.
The ideal low-maintenance vehicle
According to the manufacturers, Solo has 99% fewer parts than the average combustion engine. Thus, your car has a much lower chance of developing a fault. Routine maintenance does not need to be as frequent, and it’ll take much less time. Solo empowers you to spend more time getting to your destination and less time dealing with car troubles.
Safer than motorcycle
Asides the apparent design advantage, manufacturers say that the Solo has been rigorously tested for safety and it’s being engineered to meet global motor vehicle safety standards for today and the future. There’s no arguing that it’s much safer than any two-wheeler out there.
Pricing info
The manufacturer suggested retail price for Solo is $18,500. You may visit the official Electra Meccanica website to learn more or to reserve your Solo by making a refundable deposit of $250.
Startup
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Actions
Startups typically begin by a founder (solo-founder) or co-founders who have a way to solve a problem. The founder of a startup will begin market validation by problem interview, solution interview, and building a minimum viable product (MVP), i.e. a prototype, to develop and validate their business models. The startup process can take a long period of time (by some estimates, three years or longer), and hence sustaining effort is required. Over the long term, sustaining effort is especially challenging because of the high failure rates and uncertain outcomes. Having a business plan in place outlines what to do and how to plan and achieve an idea in the future. Typically, these plans outline the first 3 to 5 years of your business strategy.
Design principles
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