When I hear the phrase “Researchers at MIT…” I know I’m about to read/hear about something that is potentially mind blowing. What I just saw at TreeHugger was along those lines.

Researchers at MIT are building a prototype of a lightweight electric vehicle that can be cheaply mass-produced, rented by commuters under a shared-use business model, and folded and stacked like grocery carts at subway stations or other central sites.

If I lived in a major metropolitan area like NYC, Boston, or DC I would be one of the first customers to sign-up for the envisioned rental service. As it is right now, I’d consider owning one of them. I’ve got a 5-10 minute drive to work, and fitting that in the garage would be a breeze (even with all the clutter). Futuristic cars are fun.