Myers Motors
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Myers Motors is a small automobile company operating in Tallmadge, Ohio
. Their vehicle, the Myers Motors NmG (which stands for "No More Gas") is a single-passenger, three-wheeled
, battery electric vehicle
designed specifically for commuting
and city driving. It was initially produced by Corbin Motors as the Sparrow and now by Myers Motors. It is a Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV) . The company is developing the Duo, a two-passenger EV with a similar design, but using more advanced battery technology.
In January 1996, Corbin Motors began work on developing an electric vehicle. The Sparrow passed final testing for Department of Transportation
certification in April 1999. In September of that year, the Sparrow production line
began manufacturing multiple vehicles in Hollister, California
. They also made the Corbin Merlin that was available as both coupé and roadster.
Fewer than 300 Sparrows were produced. Corbin Motors filed for Chapter 7
bankruptcy
on March 31, 2003, effectively killing the immediate future of the Corbin Sparrow. A bankruptcy court passed the Corbin assets to Ron Huch's company, Phoenix Environmental Motors, which tried to revive the Sparrow. There were discussions about the production being continued by SLP Canada. On August 5, 2004, Ohio
businessman Dana Myers bought the Sparrow interests from Ron Huch, forming the new company Myers Motors.
The Myers Motors company's next-generation vehicle, the Duo, is a two-passenger electric vehicle with a base model range of 60 miles, planned to be available in 2011.
Tallmadge, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,390 people, 6,273 households, and 4,711 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,173.9 people per square mile . There were 6,494 housing units at an average density of 465.1 per square mile...
. Their vehicle, the Myers Motors NmG (which stands for "No More Gas") is a single-passenger, three-wheeled
Three wheeler
A three wheeler is a vehicle with three wheels, either "human or people-powered vehicles" or motorized vehicles in the form of a motorcycle, All terrain vehicle or automobile. Other names for three-wheelers include Trikes, Tricars and Cyclecars...
, battery electric vehicle
Battery electric vehicle
A battery electric vehicle, or BEV, is a type of electric vehicle that uses chemical energy stored in rechargeable battery packs. BEVs use electric motors and motor controllers instead of, or in addition to, internal combustion engines for propulsion.A battery-only electric vehicle or...
designed specifically for commuting
Commuting
Commuting is regular travel between one's place of residence and place of work or full time study. It sometimes refers to any regular or often repeated traveling between locations when not work related.- History :...
and city driving. It was initially produced by Corbin Motors as the Sparrow and now by Myers Motors. It is a Personal Electric Vehicle (PEV) . The company is developing the Duo, a two-passenger EV with a similar design, but using more advanced battery technology.
History
Corbin Motors was a manufacturer of sporty pure electric, gas efficient and hybrid vehicles. The company was founded by Mike Corbin and his son, Tom Corbin.In January 1996, Corbin Motors began work on developing an electric vehicle. The Sparrow passed final testing for Department of Transportation
United States Department of Transportation
The United States Department of Transportation is a federal Cabinet department of the United States government concerned with transportation. It was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966, and began operation on April 1, 1967...
certification in April 1999. In September of that year, the Sparrow production line
Assembly line
An assembly line is a manufacturing process in which parts are added to a product in a sequential manner using optimally planned logistics to create a finished product much faster than with handcrafting-type methods...
began manufacturing multiple vehicles in Hollister, California
Hollister, California
Hollister is a city in and the county seat of San Benito County, California, United States. The population was 34,928 at the 2010 census. Hollister is primarily an agricultural town.-History:...
. They also made the Corbin Merlin that was available as both coupé and roadster.
Fewer than 300 Sparrows were produced. Corbin Motors filed for Chapter 7
Chapter 7, Title 11, United States Code
Chapter 7 of the Title 11 of the United States Code governs the process of liquidation under the bankruptcy laws of the United States...
bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a legal status of an insolvent person or an organisation, that is, one that cannot repay the debts owed to creditors. In most jurisdictions bankruptcy is imposed by a court order, often initiated by the debtor....
on March 31, 2003, effectively killing the immediate future of the Corbin Sparrow. A bankruptcy court passed the Corbin assets to Ron Huch's company, Phoenix Environmental Motors, which tried to revive the Sparrow. There were discussions about the production being continued by SLP Canada. On August 5, 2004, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
businessman Dana Myers bought the Sparrow interests from Ron Huch, forming the new company Myers Motors.
NmG
The new company upgraded the Sparrow, renamed it the MM NmG ("No more Gas"), and started selling it in April 2006. 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 between charges.Duo
In October 2009 Myers Motors announced that a 2-passenger model will be introduced in the 4th Quarter of 2010. Myers Motors ran a naming competition for its 2-passenger vehicle and selected the winning name Duo, an acronym for "Doesn't Use Oil".The Myers Motors company's next-generation vehicle, the Duo, is a two-passenger electric vehicle with a base model range of 60 miles, planned to be available in 2011.