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Yes, it’s true, we don’t our driver license. We know, it sucks. But do people like us have to produce an ocean of sweat when we go to the grocery store? No! At least, if we can get one of those small cars. By small, we really mean small: 1.65m long, 1.5m high.

Brazilian car maker Zap affirms its micro beetle car runs with “eco-flexible super ultra low emission vehicle” fuel. In fact, it could go on three sources of energy: gasoline, ethanol, and electricity. The best part is that the gasoline/alchohol proportions may be varied at your convenience.

Now, check the rest of the car. Its structure is made of composite. The cabin can welcome a air conditioner and show an antenna for wireless accessing the Internet ― even if it’s, like, too much shiny shiny.

Until April 23, 2006, Zap is showcasing its Obvio 828 at the New York International Auto Show. The car maker expects to ship the first ones around mid-2007. For $14.000, but when we love, we don’t care. Do we?

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