Navigating tight spaces won’t be a problem this summer thanks to a new foldable vehicle that drives like a car and parks like a motorcycle.
With a width of only 4.5 meters, The all-electric CT-2 vehicle operates in a variety of modes and can be scaled up and down to just 4 feet, allowing it to fit into a tight parking lot or on a small side road.
The CT-2 reduces its size by retracting the wheelbase, but does not reduce the size of the cabin, which accommodates driver and passenger.
But the vehicle has the disadvantage for those who need speed: it is slower than other electric vehicles – At its largest size it only reaches 90 km/h in five seconds and in its narrowest setting it reaches 39 km/h.
The new CT-2 has a price tag of $17,400 and can be pre-ordered for a $162 deposit
The new shape-shifting CT-2 can fit into spaces as small as four feet wide, designers claim
The CT-2 can be extended to 1.30 meters on full-width roads and can reach speeds of 90 km/h
Israel-based City Transformer will release its next-generation CT-2 car globally in July, with a price tag of $17,400 (€16,000), and available for pre-order worldwide for a $162 (€150) deposit.
“In the vibrant world of urban mobility, CityTransformer is emerging as a pioneer, challenging conventions and reshaping the way we perceive cars and their impact on the world,” the company said. said.
‘At the heart of this transformative journey lies a passionate commitment to integrating sustainable materials into their innovative designs.’
The CT-2 has a range of 75 to 110 miles before needing to be recharged, and the company boasted that the vehicle offers a “cleaner, smarter urban lifestyle” by “reducing emissions and noise pollution.”
The CT-1’s gull-wing doors can also make it easier to exit the vehicle in a tight space
The car works between two different modes, reducing and increasing its width
By using sustainable materials, the company says the CT-2 leaves a “softer footprint on the planet” and, due to its smaller size, is environmentally conscious to help cities “detoxify transportation.”
The CT-2 model also features a weight saving of 75 percent, making the car twice as energy efficient as a standard four-door car.
That’s because of his The battery is 70 percent lighter than other electric vehicles, meaning less energy-intensive mining will be required for the lithium-ion batteries that pollute the soil, water and air.
The CT-2’s small size allows it to fit comfortably on country roads
Because the CT-2 requires smaller batteries, City Transformer says it will eliminate 13 million tons of batteries by the end of the decade.
It added that the compact vehicle will reduce emissions by 1,200 tonnes annually compared to other electric vehicles, and has an annual target of a material footprint of 12.2 tonnes.
A material footprint of 12.2% is the global target to reduce the amount of fuels, fossils and metals used to produce cars and other production and consumption options per capita, the United Nations report said. sustainable development goals.
a report According to the American Lung Association, reducing pollutants by switching completely to electric vehicles by 2050 could save the lives of more than 500 babies and 2.8 million childhood asthma attacks, 2.7 million respiratory symptoms and 147,000 cases of acute bronchitis may occur.
About 29 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from passenger vehicles, and highway vehicles emit about 1.5 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. reportedYet by 2022, only five percent of vehicles on the road will be electric.
‘Air pollution is harming the health and well-being of children today, and the transport sector is a major source of air pollution.’ said Harold Wimmer, president and CEO of the American Lung Association.
“Children are more vulnerable to the effects of climate change,” he continued. ‘As the impacts of climate change increase, risks to children’s health and futures will continue to increase.’
According to City Transformer, the compact vehicle will reportedly help reduce CO2 emissions
City Transformer wants to change this and has reportedly already secured a thousand orders for emergency medical teams in Israel, and has received another thousand pre-orders worldwide.
“CT-2 will be a game changer not only in mobility, but also in all aspects of urban community life,” said Eyal Cremer, chief designer of City Transformer.
“It will free our time, free our minds and free our cities. Reclaiming their public space for people.’