If you’re walking around Oklahoma City and see a strange, pastel-hued electric car on the roads, you may stop in your tracks. What you’re seeing could be a Wuling Hongguang Mini EV Macaron, which is a $6000 electric car (with GM ties) that’s meant for China’s urban commuters. It’s not really supposed to be in this sleepy part of America, but it tells the story of how a determined individual can cut through a bunch of red tape and government regulations if they’re really determined. In Karlin’s case, his tenacity enabled him to bring this quirky Chinese novelty car to his hometown.
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