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{{Short description|Battery electric microcar}} |
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| name = Microlino |
| name = Microlino |
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| image = Microlino |
| image = Micro Microlino Pioneer Series Rasant Automobilmesse Metzingen 2024 IMG 2235.jpg |
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| caption = Microlino 2.0 |
| caption = Microlino 2.0 in [[Metzingen|Metzingen, Germany]] in 2024 |
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| manufacturer = [[Micro Mobility Systems]] |
| manufacturer = [[Micro Mobility Systems|Micro]] |
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| production = 2022–present<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://insideevs.com/news/592795/microlino-electric-isetta-production-commences/|title=Microlino 2.0 Production Starts, First Cars Going To Swiss Buyers|date=June 17, 2022|website=InsideEVs}}</ref> |
| production = 2022–present<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://insideevs.com/news/592795/microlino-electric-isetta-production-commences/|title=Microlino 2.0 Production Starts, First Cars Going To Swiss Buyers|date=June 17, 2022|website=InsideEVs|access-date=7 November 2022|archive-date=7 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107192638/https://insideevs.com/news/592795/microlino-electric-isetta-production-commences/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| assembly = Italy: [[Turin]] |
| assembly = Italy: [[Turin]] ([[Cecomp]]) |
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| designer = Icona<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://icona-designgroup.com/project/microlino-eng/|title=Microlino ICONA Design Group|access-date=27 March 2024|website=icona-designgroup.com|archive-date=7 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807132308/https://icona-designgroup.com/project/microlino-eng/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| class = [[Quadricycle (EU vehicle classification)|Quadricycle]] (L7e) |
| class = [[Quadricycle (EU vehicle classification)|Quadricycle]] (L7e & L6e) |
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| layout = [[Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout|Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive]] |
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| motor = 12.5 kW<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://electrek.co/2022/10/17/microlino-light-debut-tiny-electric-car-paris-motor-show/|title=Microlino to debut new tiny electric 'cars' at Paris Motor Show along with adorable e-moped|first=Micah|last=Toll|date=17 October 2022|website=Electrek}}</ref> |
| motor = 12.5 kW<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://electrek.co/2022/10/17/microlino-light-debut-tiny-electric-car-paris-motor-show/|title=Microlino to debut new tiny electric 'cars' at Paris Motor Show along with adorable e-moped|first=Micah|last=Toll|date=17 October 2022|website=Electrek|access-date=8 May 2023|archive-date=28 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230328202426/https://electrek.co/2022/10/17/microlino-light-debut-tiny-electric-car-paris-motor-show/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| battery = 5.5–15.0 kWh<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a43752765/2023-microlino-ev-drive/|title=2023 Microlino EV City Car: Vintage Appeal in a Tiny Modern Package|date=3 May 2023|website=Car and Driver|access-date=8 May 2023|archive-date=8 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508143835/https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a43752765/2023-microlino-ev-drive/|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| range = 93–228 km<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autobild.de/artikel/microlino-leichtfahrzeug-isetta-retro-laden-akku-sicherheit-22688711.html|title=Microlino: Die erste Fahrt im Serienfahrzeug enttäuscht|date=May 8, 2023|website=autobild.de|access-date=8 May 2023|archive-date=7 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807132424/https://www.autobild.de/artikel/microlino-leichtfahrzeug-isetta-retro-laden-akku-sicherheit-22688711.html|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| weight = {{cvt|496|kg|lb|0}} |
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The '''Microlino''' is a [[Quadricycle (EU vehicle classification)|four-wheeled]], [[Battery electric vehicle|battery electric]] [[Microcar|bubble car]] manufactured by the company [[Micro Mobility Systems|Micro]] since its introduction in 2022. Made in two variants, it is classified as either a light or a heavy quadricycle, with the latter having a top speed of 90 km/h. The Microlino is equipped with a trunk, a sunroof, a front-opening door, and externally mounted headlights. It can be charged with either a household or a [[Type 2 connector]] with no [[Fast charging network|fast charging]] capability.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |date=5 March 2020 |title=Microlino 2.0: Daten, Fakten und Fotos des Schweizer E-Autos |url=https://www.elektroauto-news.net/2020/microlino-2-0-daten-fakten-fotos-technische-details |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807132242/https://www.elektroauto-news.net/news/microlino-2-0-daten-fakten-fotos-technische-details |archive-date=7 August 2024 |access-date=1 December 2020 |language=de-DE |periodical=Elektroauto-News.}}</ref> As a microcar, it contains aspects of a car and motorcycle, and has 50% fewer parts than a typical automobile.<ref name=":1">{{cite web |last=Thomas Ricker |date=4 March 2020 |title=Smile, the new Microlino and Microletta electrics are here |url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/4/21164606/microlino-electric-microcar-microletta-motorbike-price-specs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304193724/https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/4/21164606/microlino-electric-microcar-microletta-motorbike-price-specs |archive-date=4 March 2020 |access-date=1 December 2020 |website=[[The Verge]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{cite web |title=Microlino |url=https://microlino-car.com/de/microlino |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190808073056/https://microlino-car.com/de/microlino |archive-date=8 August 2019 |access-date=18 March 2021 |website=microlino-car. |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=microlino – das ist kein Auto |url=https://www.microscooter-shop.de/news/microlino-das-ist-kein-auto |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170711161403/https://www.microscooter-shop.de/news/microlino-das-ist-kein-auto |archive-date=11 July 2017 |access-date=18 March 2021 |website=microscooter |language=de}}</ref> |
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The '''Microlino''' is an [[Electric car|all-electric]], lightweight, four-wheeled [[Quadracycle]], marketed by [[Micro Mobility Systems]], designed for urban mobility. With styling closely inspired by the [[Isetta]], a [[bubble car]] from the 1950s, it features a front-opening door and externally mounted headlights. The Microlino has two seats, a trunk, a folding sunroof and can be charged with either a household or a type 2 plug.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |date=5 March 2020 |title=Microlino 2.0: Daten, Fakten und Fotos des Schweizer E-Autos |url=https://www.elektroauto-news.net/2020/microlino-2-0-daten-fakten-fotos-technische-details |language=de-DE |periodical=Elektroauto-News.}}</ref> |
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The Microlino is a lightweight [[quadricycle (EU vehicle classification)|quadricycle]] (L7e), to combine aspects of a car and motorcycle.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|last=Thomas Ricker|date=4 March 2020|title=Smile, the new Microlino and Microletta electrics are here|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/4/21164606/microlino-electric-microcar-microletta-motorbike-price-specs|website=[[The Verge]]|language=en}}</ref> Due to its engineering approach,<ref name=":2">{{cite web |title=Microlino |url=https://microlino-car.com/de/microlino |access-date=18 March 2021 |website=microlino-car. |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=microlino – das ist kein Auto|url=https://www.microscooter-shop.de/news/microlino-das-ist-kein-auto|access-date=18 March 2021|website=microscooter|language=de}}</ref> the Microlino has 50% fewer parts than a typical automobile and weighs 513 kilograms.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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[[File:Micro Microlino IAA 2023 1X7A0719.jpg|thumb|left|Rear view]] |
[[File:Micro Microlino IAA 2023 1X7A0719.jpg|thumb|left|Rear view]] |
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[[File:GIMS 2024, Le Grand-Saconnex (GIMS0031-2).jpg|thumb|Rolling chassis without body panels]] |
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Micro Mobility Systems debuted the Microlino at the 86th Geneva Motor Show in 2016. The vehicle's concept was developed with the [[Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften|Zurich University of Applied Sciences]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Absolventenporträt: Projektleiter Microlino|url=https://www.zhaw.ch/de/engineering/studium/bachelorstudium/maschinentechnik/karriere/absolventenportraet-projektleiter-microlino/|access-date=18 March 2021|website=ZHAW School of Engineering|language=de-CH}}</ref> The idea for the Microlino originated from Wim, Oliver, and Merlin Ouboter, the Swiss family behind the Micro Kickscooter, |
Micro Mobility Systems debuted the Microlino at the 86th Geneva Motor Show in 2016. The vehicle's concept was developed with the [[Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften|Zurich University of Applied Sciences]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Absolventenporträt: Projektleiter Microlino|url=https://www.zhaw.ch/de/engineering/studium/bachelorstudium/maschinentechnik/karriere/absolventenportraet-projektleiter-microlino/|access-date=18 March 2021|website=ZHAW School of Engineering|language=de-CH|archive-date=27 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427204724/https://www.zhaw.ch/de/engineering/studium/bachelorstudium/maschinentechnik/karriere/absolventenportraet-projektleiter-microlino/|url-status=live}}</ref> The idea for the Microlino originated from Wim, Oliver, and Merlin Ouboter, the Swiss family behind the Micro Kickscooter, and the car was initially produced in China.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Our Journey |url=https://microlino-car.com/en/our-journey |access-date=18 March 2021 |website=microlino-car |language=en |archive-date=10 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200310184640/https://microlino-car.com/en/our-journey |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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}}</ref> they realized that modern cars are over-engineered for urban use, especially considering environmental factors like carbon emissions and global warming. |
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They designed a vehicle for space-saving and efficient urban mobility.<ref name=":3" /> The Microlino is designed to be small and |
They designed a vehicle for space-saving and efficient urban mobility.<ref name=":3" /> The Microlino is designed to be as small and maneuverable as a motorcycle while offering protection against rough weather. The design is similar to 1950s [[Isetta]] [[bubble car]]s.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Micro Electric Broschüre DE |url=https://www.yumpu.com/de/document/read/63127243/micro-electric-broschure-de |access-date=18 March 2021 |website=yumpu |language=de |archive-date=27 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427204723/https://www.yumpu.com/de/document/read/63127243/micro-electric-broschure-de |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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The Microlino was also inspired by the Iso [[Isetta]] of 1953. Like the Isetta, the Microlino features a single front door to access its interior, which is designed for two people and a tailgate that opens to a cargo area of 230 liters (8 cubic feet).{{citation needed|date=July 2021}} |
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[[File:Microlino Pressefotos2020.jpg|thumb|right|Interior view]] |
[[File:Microlino Pressefotos2020.jpg|thumb|right|Interior view]] |
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===Concepts=== |
===Concepts=== |
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The ''Microlino Lite'' and ''Microlino Spiaggina'' are two concepts presented at the [[2022 Paris Motor Show]],<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/10/super-cute-microlino-lite-and-spiaggina-concepts-preview-upcoming-production-models/|title=Super Cute Microlino Lite And Spiaggina Concepts Preview Upcoming Production Models|first=Michael|last=Gauthier|date=17 October 2022|website=Carscoops}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 20, 2022 |title=Microlino Lite (2023). L'Isetta moderne face à la Citroën Ami |url=https://www.largus.fr/mondial/microlino-lite-2023-lisetta-moderne-face-a-la-citroen-ami-11064396.html |website=largus France}}</ref> previewing future production models.<ref name="auto"/> |
The ''Microlino Lite'' and ''Microlino Spiaggina'' are two concepts presented at the [[2022 Paris Motor Show]],<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/10/super-cute-microlino-lite-and-spiaggina-concepts-preview-upcoming-production-models/|title=Super Cute Microlino Lite And Spiaggina Concepts Preview Upcoming Production Models|first=Michael|last=Gauthier|date=17 October 2022|website=Carscoops|access-date=7 November 2022|archive-date=18 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018025322/https://www.carscoops.com/2022/10/super-cute-microlino-lite-and-spiaggina-concepts-preview-upcoming-production-models/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 20, 2022 |title=Microlino Lite (2023). L'Isetta moderne face à la Citroën Ami |url=https://www.largus.fr/mondial/microlino-lite-2023-lisetta-moderne-face-a-la-citroen-ami-11064396.html |website=largus France |access-date=7 November 2022 |archive-date=3 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103204712/https://www.largus.fr/mondial/microlino-lite-2023-lisetta-moderne-face-a-la-citroen-ami-11064396.html |url-status=live }}</ref> previewing future production models.<ref name="auto"/> |
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===Production=== |
===Production=== |
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In 2019 a collaboration between Microlino and [[CECOMP]], an Italian automotive company established in 1978, was started in order to refine both the design as well as the engineering of the Microlino 1.0 to the more modern Microlino 2.0.<ref>{{cite web|title=Micro Mobility's Microlino and Microletta|url=https://www.cardesignnews.com/cars/micro-mobilitys-microlino-and-microletta/40295.article|first=Karl |
In 2019 a collaboration between Microlino and [[CECOMP]], an Italian automotive company established in 1978, was started in order to refine both the design as well as the engineering of the Microlino 1.0 to the more modern Microlino 2.0.<ref>{{cite web|title=Micro Mobility's Microlino and Microletta|url=https://www.cardesignnews.com/cars/micro-mobilitys-microlino-and-microletta/40295.article|first=Karl|last1=Smith|language=en|access-date=1 December 2020|archive-date=7 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807132927/https://www.cardesignnews.com/cars/micro-mobilitys-microlino-and-microletta/40295.article|url-status=live}}</ref> Cecomp is also the manufacturing partner for series production. |
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⚫ | A special introductory edition was projected for manufacture in mid-2022, at the company's factory in Turin.<ref name="deliv">{{cite web |author=Viknesh Vijayenthiran |date=June 15, 2022 |title=Microlino modern Isetta ready to start deliveries |url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1118287_microlino-modern-isetta-ready-to-start-deliveries |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011155711/https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1118287_microlino-modern-isetta-ready-to-start-deliveries |archive-date=11 October 2022 |access-date=11 October 2022 |publisher=Motorauthority}}</ref><ref name="template">{{cite web |author=Jonathon Ramsey |date=June 14, 2022 |title=Microlino 2.0 enters production with Pioneer Series |url=https://www.autoblog.com/2022/06/14/microlino-quadricycle-microcar-enters-production-switzerland/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011161751/https://www.autoblog.com/2022/06/14/microlino-quadricycle-microcar-enters-production-switzerland/ |archive-date=11 October 2022 |access-date=11 October 2022 |publisher=Autoblog}}</ref> |
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In 2022, after the 2016 [[Geneva Motor Show]], the company launched a lawsuit against a competing manufacturer and began an extensive redesign process.{{Cn|date=August 2024}} |
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==See also== |
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* [[Three-wheeler]] |
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* [[Evetta]] |
* [[Evetta]] |
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* [[Isetta#Modern successors|Isetta]] |
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* [[Nobe GT100]] |
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* [[Isetta]] |
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Microlino | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Micro |
Production | 2022–present[1] |
Assembly | Italy: Turin (Cecomp) |
Designer | Icona[2] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Quadricycle (L7e & L6e) |
Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | 12.5 kW[3] |
Battery | 5.5–15.0 kWh[4] |
Range | 93–228 km[5] |
Dimensions | |
Length | 2,519 mm (99.2 in) |
Width | 1,473 mm (58.0 in) |
Height | 1,501 mm (59.1 in) |
Kerb weight | 496–530 kg (1,093–1,168 lb) |
The Microlino is a four-wheeled, battery electric bubble car manufactured by the company Micro since its introduction in 2022. Made in two variants, it is classified as either a light or a heavy quadricycle, with the latter having a top speed of 90 km/h. The Microlino is equipped with a trunk, a sunroof, a front-opening door, and externally mounted headlights. It can be charged with either a household or a Type 2 connector with no fast charging capability.[6] As a microcar, it contains aspects of a car and motorcycle, and has 50% fewer parts than a typical automobile.[7][8][9]
Overview
[edit]Micro Mobility Systems debuted the Microlino at the 86th Geneva Motor Show in 2016. The vehicle's concept was developed with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences.[10] The idea for the Microlino originated from Wim, Oliver, and Merlin Ouboter, the Swiss family behind the Micro Kickscooter, and the car was initially produced in China.[11]
They designed a vehicle for space-saving and efficient urban mobility.[11] The Microlino is designed to be as small and maneuverable as a motorcycle while offering protection against rough weather. The design is similar to 1950s Isetta bubble cars.[11][12]
Concepts
[edit]The Microlino Lite and Microlino Spiaggina are two concepts presented at the 2022 Paris Motor Show,[13][14] previewing future production models.[13]
Production
[edit]In 2019 a collaboration between Microlino and CECOMP, an Italian automotive company established in 1978, was started in order to refine both the design as well as the engineering of the Microlino 1.0 to the more modern Microlino 2.0.[15] Cecomp is also the manufacturing partner for series production.
A special introductory edition was projected for manufacture in mid-2022, at the company's factory in Turin.[16][17]
In 2022, after the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the company launched a lawsuit against a competing manufacturer and began an extensive redesign process.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Microlino 2.0 Production Starts, First Cars Going To Swiss Buyers". InsideEVs. 17 June 2022. Archived from the original on 7 November 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- ^ "Microlino ICONA Design Group". icona-designgroup.com. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ Toll, Micah (17 October 2022). "Microlino to debut new tiny electric 'cars' at Paris Motor Show along with adorable e-moped". Electrek. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ^ "2023 Microlino EV City Car: Vintage Appeal in a Tiny Modern Package". Car and Driver. 3 May 2023. Archived from the original on 8 May 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ^ "Microlino: Die erste Fahrt im Serienfahrzeug enttäuscht". autobild.de. 8 May 2023. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ^ "Microlino 2.0: Daten, Fakten und Fotos des Schweizer E-Autos". Elektroauto-News. (in German). 5 March 2020. Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ Thomas Ricker (4 March 2020). "Smile, the new Microlino and Microletta electrics are here". The Verge. Archived from the original on 4 March 2020. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ "Microlino". microlino-car. (in German). Archived from the original on 8 August 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "microlino – das ist kein Auto". microscooter (in German). Archived from the original on 11 July 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Absolventenporträt: Projektleiter Microlino". ZHAW School of Engineering (in Swiss High German). Archived from the original on 27 April 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ a b c "Our Journey". microlino-car. Archived from the original on 10 March 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Micro Electric Broschüre DE". yumpu (in German). Archived from the original on 27 April 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ a b Gauthier, Michael (17 October 2022). "Super Cute Microlino Lite And Spiaggina Concepts Preview Upcoming Production Models". Carscoops. Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- ^ "Microlino Lite (2023). L'Isetta moderne face à la Citroën Ami". largus France. 20 October 2022. Archived from the original on 3 November 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
- ^ Smith, Karl. "Micro Mobility's Microlino and Microletta". Archived from the original on 7 August 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ Viknesh Vijayenthiran (15 June 2022). "Microlino modern Isetta ready to start deliveries". Motorauthority. Archived from the original on 11 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
- ^ Jonathon Ramsey (14 June 2022). "Microlino 2.0 enters production with Pioneer Series". Autoblog. Archived from the original on 11 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.