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| Lit Motors' C-1 electric motorcycle |
Initial price : US$24,000 ( 2013)
It's a proposed fully-enclosed two-passenger electric motorbike that uses an electronically-controlled gyroscopic stabilizing system to stay upright when stopped, or even when struck from the side in an accident.
Still under development, Lit Motors C-1 electric motorcycle will incorporate electric hub motors in both wheels, at least one of those motors being a high-performance Remy HVH unit. The top speed should be at least 120 mph (193 km/h), with driving range for the higher-end model expected to sit at around 150 to 220 miles (241 to 354 km) per charge, depending on the exact size of the battery.
While the C-1's light weight, aerodynamic shape and low rolling resistance should allow it to get decent mileage, KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) technology will also help in that department.
Still under development, Lit Motors C-1 electric motorcycle will incorporate electric hub motors in both wheels, at least one of those motors being a high-performance Remy HVH unit. The top speed should be at least 120 mph (193 km/h), with driving range for the higher-end model expected to sit at around 150 to 220 miles (241 to 354 km) per charge, depending on the exact size of the battery.
While the C-1's light weight, aerodynamic shape and low rolling resistance should allow it to get decent mileage, KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) technology will also help in that department.
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| Lit Motors' C-1 electric motorcycle top view |
With the self-balancing Thrustcycle SRT, kinetic power can be used to assist in spinning up the flywheels for stability and to deliver power back to the drivetrain when the vehicle is accelerating, giving the battery pack a break.
The flywheels will be located beneath the vehicle's floor, and should generate over 1,300 lb/ft (1,763 Nm) of torque in the final, commercial model.
The vehicle will utilize various connectivity protocols to stay in contact with the internet to allow its driver to be aware of factors such as traffic, construction, adverse weather conditions, alternate routes where applicable
The flywheels will be located beneath the vehicle's floor, and should generate over 1,300 lb/ft (1,763 Nm) of torque in the final, commercial model.
The vehicle will utilize various connectivity protocols to stay in contact with the internet to allow its driver to be aware of factors such as traffic, construction, adverse weather conditions, alternate routes where applicable
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| Lit Motors' C-1 electric motorcycle back view |
Different versions of the C-1 will be available for different markets. The model aimed at First World countries will have an 8-10 kilowatt-hour battery pack, while a model intended for developing nations will be rated at about 4-6 kWh.
Lit Motors is based out of San Francisco, and is headed up by industrial/automotive designer Daniel Kim.
Lit Motors is based out of San Francisco, and is headed up by industrial/automotive designer Daniel Kim.
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