Cars that are too bulky — that’s the problem.

Too bulky cars and uninhabitable cities: this is the problem, beyond emissions. This is Paolo’s opinion, a reader’s view. Vaielettrico responds. To contact us: info@vaielettrico.it

Too bulky cars, Rome is uninhabitable…

I’ve been following you for a while now and find your content interesting. But there’s an issue you don’t address that, in my opinion, is just as important as vehicle emissions. I’m referring to the size of cars, which has increased exponentially over the past few decades to the point where it’s impossible to compare them with older models from the same brands. Those of us who live in or frequent Rome, like me, suffer from this firsthand: sidewalks that are unusable because occupied by oversized parked cars, and parking spots that are hard to find due to the same size issue... I’m sharing some photos found on social media, posted by the Urban Cycling Institute. True progress would be achieving zero-emission cars, yes, but of smaller dimensions. Such cars would also consume less asphalt as they move. Could you take this cause to heart as well? Thank you. Paolo Nassi

The electric vehicle can be a great help.

Answer. A valid objection. We have long argued that cars should not only avoid polluting but also take up as little space on the ground as possible. Electric vehicles can help with this. Their engines are much less bulky, and a 3-meter car can offer an interior space equivalent to that of a 3.5-meter long gasoline car. That’s why, since the inception of this site, we have been advocating for smaller electric cars (at more affordable prices). Things are finally moving forward, with car-sharing fleets in major cities increasingly consisting of electric city cars. Additionally, the new Smart #2 is coming, an electric vehicle that is 2.75 meters long. We hope it will be as successful in Rome as its predecessors.

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