The Myers Motors NmG (formerly the Corbin Sparrow) was a single-passenger,

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designed specifically for

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and city driving, produced from 1999 into the early 2010s. It was initially produced by Corbin Motors, and made to order after 2005 by

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. It is a personal electric vehicle (PEV).

Description

The Sparrow is powered by a 20 kW (continuous) 156-volt DC or

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and has a range of and a top speed of .

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is approximately 130 W·h/km (4.8 mi/(kW·h), which is

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to 162 mpg (US) or 194 mpg (UK) (1.45 L/100 km) using the DOE conversion. 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

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. Several Sparrows were featured in the

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''. In June 2008, the website listed a price of $29,995 without taxes or shipping. In 2009, the NmG began to use

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which Myers Motors claims doubled its driving range to between charges. In February 2013 the NmG disappeared from the Myer Motors "Buy your NmG" page on their website, replaced by the 2 seat Duo.

Electrical system

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). It can be replaced by a

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;High voltage : 156 V DC * A 20 kW (continuous) 156-volt DC

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diameter, part #203-06-4004) *

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(Zark VIN 28, DCP or

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EVCL controllers) * Energy is supplied by a battery pack composed of thirteen 12-volt

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batteries. ;Low voltage : 13.5 V DC *

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* Accessories: this includes

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, cabin fan and heater, speedometer,

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, seat belt, brake alarms, power windows and windshield wiper.

References

External links

Myers Motors

The 1st Sparrow Hatched

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Description

Electrical system

See also

References

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