The response to my local North County NextDoor post about micro EVs has been interesting. So far in less than 24 hours there have been 4,500 (20% reach) views. A few people like the idea, but most seem strongly against it.
If we look a little deeper, the biggest roadblock seems
Supervisor Desmond, the current political climate is deeply concerning. Our society is becoming increasingly divided on important issues, and I believe media influence and money play a major role in that. Corruption is nothing new, but when those in power work to preserve their control, the democratic process becomes weakened and unstable. The supervisors’ vote to extend term limits is one example of how elected officials may try to stay in office. I believe some fear being voted out and having no career to return to. It is a sad state of affairs when elections are manipulated to protect political positions.
I do not agree with all of your political views, but I voted for you because I support most of your agenda. I also appreciate your long record of serving the local communities in San Marcos over the years. Please remember us when you become a congressman.
The response to my local North County NextDoor post about micro EVs has been interesting. So far in less than 24 hours there have been 4,500 (20% reach) views. A few people like the idea, but most seem strongly against it.
If we look a little deeper, the biggest roadblock seems to be safety. People are afraid of being hit by larger vehicles moving much faster. It reminds me of when I told my accountant I wanted to start a solar installation company. He pointed to the light switch and said, “I get my power from PG&E.” He also told me I would fail because he believed people could make more money in the stock market than by investing in solar. Then our attorney told my wife he would sue me if his roof leaked. That was in 1998. A few years later, I moved on and spent the early 2000s helping install more than 300 residential solar systems. My larger goal for Sunstar Precision Energy Corporation was to develop utility-scale projects, but that part never came together. My accountant was a good guy and well known in the building community, but he was wrong about solar. About seven years later, he represented a local utility-scale solar company that sold its family-owned business to SunEdison. I was told the deal may have been around $10 million, although the exact amount was never made public.
I had a similar experience with a business development adviser when I said the solar company we were working for should get into battery storage. We were already doing utility-scale projects and could have used those existing assets to grow a BESS business. He said it was not cost-effective and that he would advise the executive team against it.
When it comes to energy, one thing is constant: it powers our economy, and without affordable, reliable energy, societies struggle. Whether you support climate-focused solutions or traditional oil and gas, we are still going to need a steady supply. Right now, we may be heading into an oil crisis unlike anything we have seen before, so it makes sense to start considering alternatives before the full impact hits. I could be wrong about mini EVs, but I think they may be a practical near-term option to help keep people moving. Solar is important, but we also need larger-scale solutions. Maybe that means revisiting San Onofre, building more natural-gas power plants, and getting more EVs on the road.
What do you think?
Would you drive one of these mini EVs?
Cost to Drive 100 Miles in San Diego:
· Gasoline Car (25 MPG): $19.40
· Micro-EV (Standard SDG&E Rate): $6.13
· Micro-EV (EV-TOU-5 Super Off-Peak): $1.67
Popular in Europe, these vehicles may eventually reach dealers near you, though
Would you drive one of these mini EVs?
Cost to Drive 100 Miles in San Diego:
· Gasoline Car (25 MPG): $19.40
· Micro-EV (Standard SDG&E Rate): $6.13
· Micro-EV (EV-TOU-5 Super Off-Peak): $1.67
Popular in Europe, these vehicles may eventually reach dealers near you, though likely with a lower top speed.
The Microlino is an electric bubble car with a unibody steel frame. It seats two, reaches top speeds of 90 km/h (56 mph), and provides a driving range of up to 228 km (142 miles). It weighs between 496–530 kg (excluding the driver) and is classified as an L7e heavy quadricycle.
Performance & Powertrain
• Motor: 12.5 kW continuous power (approx. 17 hp) with 89 Nm of peak torque.
• Acceleration: 0 – 50 in 5 seconds.
• Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (RWD).
Battery & Range Options
The Microlino comes in three different Lithium-Ion (NMC/NCA) battery capacities:
• 5.5 kWh: Approx. 93 km (58 miles) range.
• 10.5 kWh: Approx. 177 km (110 miles) range.
• 15.0 kWh: Approx. 228 km (142 miles) range.
Charging
• Charging Time (0-80%): ~2 hours for the 5.5 kWh, ~4 hours for the 10.5 kWh, and ~5.5 hours for the 15 kWh.
• Connector: Type 2 and standard household sockets (no fast charging capability). [
Dimensions & Weight
• Length: 2,519 mm (99.2 inches)
• Width: 1,473 mm (58.0 inches)
• Height: 1,501 mm (59.1 inches)
• Curb Weight: 496 kg to 530 kg (depends on battery size)
• Trunk Capacity: 230 liters
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