[ghaff]

>there's zero market for something like it (Smart sadly fizzled out), mainly because of the onerous manufacturing and certification requirements mentioned in the article.

Well, and most people don't want a specialized vehicle they can only use on certain roads for certain purposes but which take a spot on their property, need to be maintained at some level, etc. Maybe have some costs for registration, licensing, etc.

If you have an actual farm you may have a tractor, etc. but most people don't want a vehicle they can only use for limited purposes. And, as soon as you're on public roads, things like insurance come into play as well.

[tantalor]

> specialized vehicle they can only use on certain roads for certain purposes

You just described a bicycle, which are pretty popular last I checked

[ghaff]

There's a huge difference between storing a bicycle and storing what's basically another car.

[tantalor]

On the other hand, a golf-cart sized vehicles can fit into tiny garages with room to spare, and could eliminate need for several bicycles.

I bet you could fit 2 small NEV into same space needed for 1 minivan or full size pickup/SUV.