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

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

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

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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.