So far, most electric vehicles have looked more or less like cars. But recently, a few companies have looked to another, smaller mode of transport for inspiration. The Verge's Andy Hawkins explains why companies like Amble and Chip are reinventing the golf cart, in the hopes of creating an entirely new kind of street-legal vehicle. As long as the speed limit stays low.
00:00 Intro
00:36 90 Seconds on The Verge
02:24 Chip Motors
06:04 Why Golf Carts Now
11:01 Regulatory Loopholes
18:08 Reinventing the Second Car
24:40 Robo Taxi Possibilities
26:56 Should You Buy One
29:42 Wrap Up
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