The forthcoming launches of the Joule – the electric MPV with 6 seats and a 400km range – and high-profile hybrid cars including the Toyota Prius III and its competitor the Honda Insight, mark exciting developments for environmentally-friendlier driving, but conventionally-powered vehicles do not appear ready to be consigned to history.
The Naro is a petrol-powered, two-seater prototype car that illustrates a possible future direction for conventionally powered vehicles.
It is perhaps best described as a car/motorcycle hybrid in that its driver and passenger sit one behind the other and the vehicle leans through corners.
In common with only the smallest and most fuel-efficient commuter motorcycles, the 400cc Naro is expected to deliver 100 miles per gallon – better even that the diesel-powered Smart ForTwo CDI, which manages an impressive 85.6 mpg.
