No driver required: The future electric wonder car that beats traffic congestion and parks itself

 

Car designers have come up with the perfect solution for all those motorists tired of traffic jams and lack of parking spaces.

The two-seat EN-V (Electric-Networked Vehicle) is designed to alleviate those common driver concerns - as well as address environmental issues, energy consumption and affordability.

And amazingly you don't even need to be in the driving seat to achieve all this.

Compact, environmentally-friendly and drives itself: The EN-V runs on battery power for about 25 miles on a charge, with top speeds of 25 miles-per-hour

The EN-V from General Motors can rotate 360 degrees and be driven in manual mode with a driver - or without.

The only downside to this pint-sized vehicle is its' inability to withstand a collusion with a full-sized vehicle.

Cities could, however, create EN-V-only lanes, or alternatively, create enclosed areas solely used by the vehicle.

There is no timeframe yet for when the EN-V will be on the market.
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Electric cars not accessible \'in next five years\'

The majority of global car executives do not foresee a reasonably priced electric vehicle being available on the mass market in the next five years, a survey has suggested.

Many also believe that electric cars will not be affordable without government subsidies, KPMG said.

But they do think that the market for electric cars will be the fastest growing sector in the market.

Carmakers are investing in electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions.

This is to both hit emissions targets and satisfy consumers' growing desire for fuel efficient cars.

The survey found that 91% of consumers cited fuel efficiency as the single most important factor when choosing a new car.

Some carmakers, such as Renault and Nissan, are pinning their hopes on pure electric cars.

Others, such as Toyota and General Motors, prefer hybrid technology, which combines both electric and petrol engines.

These four carmakers are launching a series of electric models in the next two years.

In the UK, the government has introduced a scheme offering discounts of up to £5,000 for drivers buying certain electric cars.

Other governments are also introducing incentives to buy electric vehicles.