Carrito Small Grid – Go (CSG-Go)
Introduction Document

Carrito Program Information:
https://www.charityhelpersfoundation.com/carrito/


Overview

The Carrito Small Grid – Go (CSG-Go) is a compact highway-capable modular vehicle built on proven Chevrolet Cobalt geometry using the Goblin V1 chassis architecture.

The purpose of the CSG-Go template is to provide a reliable starting vehicle that independent shops can build while learning the Carrito platform. This template allows shops to become familiar with the structural rules and coordination system used in Carrito builds.

The CSG-Go is intended to be a practical vehicle capable of normal road travel, including highway speeds, while remaining flexible enough for customization by builders and participating shops.


Purpose of the CSG-Go

The CSG-Go exists to accomplish one simple goal:

Provide a street-legal vehicle platform that can get people moving.

This vehicle may serve many purposes depending on how it is built. Some examples include:

Personal transportation
Daily commuter vehicle
Emergency backup vehicle
Utility vehicle for small jobs
Basic work vehicle
Custom experimental vehicle

Builders and shops are free to customize the appearance and configuration of the vehicle as long as the core Carrito compatibility rules are maintained.


Why the Goblin V1 Platform Was Selected

The CSG-Go uses Goblin V1 chassis architecture based on Chevrolet Cobalt vehicle geometry.

This choice provides several important advantages:

Proven highway stability
Widely available drivetrain components
Familiar systems for automotive mechanics
Established suspension and steering geometry
Reliable brake system compatibility

Using known automotive geometry allows the Carrito platform to launch with a vehicle that is already capable of stable highway operation.


Highway Capability

The CSG-Go is designed to be capable of sustained highway speeds when built using highway-compatible components.

Vehicles built under the Standard tier or higher tiers are expected to meet highway compatibility requirements as defined in the Highway Requirements document within this packet.

Some lower-tier builds may choose configurations that remove highway compatibility. When this occurs the build must be clearly marked with the designation:

NHW – Not Highway Compatible


Modular Design Philosophy

The CSG-Go is designed as the first vehicle in the Carrito modular platform.

The front and mid sections of the vehicle provide the driver, passenger seating area, and drivetrain space.

The rear section of the vehicle includes the Carrito Modular Dock, which allows future upgrades or attachments without rebuilding the entire vehicle.

This modular concept allows the vehicle to evolve over time through upgrades such as:

Cargo modules
Utility racks
Work equipment mounts
Passenger extension modules
Experimental custom builds


The Carrito Platform

Carrito is not intended to define a single type of vehicle.

Instead, Carrito defines a compatibility system that allows independent shops to build vehicles using shared structural rules while remaining free to customize designs and pricing.

The CSG-Go template represents the starting point for builders entering the Carrito platform.


For official program information and updates visit:
https://www.charityhelpersfoundation.com/carrito/
