| Manufacturer | Corbin Motors (1999-2003) Myers Motors (2004-present)[1] |
|---|---|
| Production | 1999–2003; 2005-present; |
| Class | Battery electric microcar |
| Body style | 2-door coupe (Pizza Butt) 1-door (Jelly Bean) |
| 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) |
| Related | Commuter Cars Tango Messerschmitt KR200 |
The Myers Motors NmG (formerly the Corbin Sparrow) is a single-passenger, three-wheeled, battery electric vehicle designed specifically for commuting and city driving. It was initially produced by Corbin Motors and now by Myers Motors. It is a Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV).[2]
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 miles) 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.[3]
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 movie Austin Powers in Goldmember.
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 60 miles (97 km) between charges.[4]
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The Sparrow electrical systems 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]
156 V DC
13.5 V DC