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The Myers Motors NmG (formerly the Corbin Sparrow) is a single-passenger, three-wheeled, battery electric vehicle designed specifically for commuting and city driving, produced from 1999 into the early 2010s. It was initially produced by Corbin Motors, and made to order after 2005 by Myers Motors. It is a personal electric vehicle (PEV).[1]
| Myers Motors NmG | |
|---|---|
| |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Corbin Motors (1999–2003) Myers Motors (2005–2012) |
| Production | 1999–2003; 2005–2012 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Battery electric microcar |
| Body style | 2-door coupe ('Pizza Butt') 1-door ('Jelly Bean') |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 72 in (1,829 mm) |
| Length | 96 in (2,438 mm) |
| Width | 48 in (1,219 mm) |
| Height | 57 in (1,448 mm) |
| Curb weight | 1,350 lb (610 kg) |
The Sparrow is powered by a 20 kW (continuous) 156-volt DC or 3-phase AC electric motor and has a range of 32 to 64 km (20 to 40 mi) and a top speed of 112 km/h (70 mph). Fuel efficiency is approximately 130 W·h/km (4.8 mi/(kW·h), which is equivalent to 162 mpg (US) or 194 mpg (UK) (1.45 L/100 km) using the DOE conversion.[2]
Two models were produced: the original "jelly bean" model and then a hatchback model, which was nicknamed "pizza butt" because it was designed for use by Domino's Pizza. Several Sparrows were featured in the feature films Austin Powers in Goldmember and Looper.
In June 2008, the website listed a price of $29,995 without taxes or shipping. In 2009, the NmG began to use lithium batteries which Myers Motors claims doubled its driving range to 97 km (60 mi) between charges.[3]
In February 2013, the NmG disappeared from the Myer Motors "Buy your NmG" page on their website, replaced by the 2 seat Duo.[4]
The Sparrow electrical system in a Corbin Sparrow VIN28 is composed of three isolated sections. "Defanging" is the process of changing the circuit to disconnect the high voltage from the low voltage.[5]
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