Bosnian inventor builds an aluminium electric car that folds into a wheeled suitcase

A Bosnian inventor has designed a collapsible vehicle that can be folded into a wheelie suitcase. Mechanical engineer Elvis Cero has called it his Go City electric "car" that can be reasonable solution to parking problems in cities. The vehicle is designed to be used like a foldable bicycle, with wheels exposed and can be carried by the users to their destination once they arrive.

"People who live in narrow streets, in big cities where there is no space, at any time they can take this vehicle out. They don't need a garage, this car can be parked anywhere inside a house," Mr Cero said.

The collapsing process takes about three minutes and the vehicle provides easy portability.

"People can also take this vehicle out, drive towards the bus station, easily fold it and then enter the bus, tram or tube and continue their ride towards the destination."

The vehicle is made of light-weight aluminium and comes with bicycle wheels.  The car can carry any driver up to 100 kilograms and the battery on the prototype has enough power to keep going for five hours on one charge.

His employer funded the prototype, which was made with "the most practical and cheapest materials," like aluminium and basic steel that give lightweight and strength. The company is working towards mass production in the future.

The price of the vehicle is expected to be around $4,100 or more, depending on the quality of aluminium used in its body.

"We showed that it is possible to build a vehicle that can be folded easily, reduced 10 times in size, and at the same time be very functional," he concluded.