San Francisco, - InternetLike a modern car, C-1 will also use a variety of connectivity protocols in order to stay connected to the internet. Thus, the driver or rider, always be aware of traffic conditions and weather conditions. In fact, speed up the trip, or save energy by finding alternative routes.
When introduced early in January 2012 and written by gizmag.com, C-1 is still mokap stage "(model 1:1). In early June, again gizmag.com to see progress, results have been many changes and can also be tested on the road.
If before, the body of C-1 is made of glass fibers (glass fiber), widespread use of hand-crafted steel. We tried to be photographed, the condition is still a mess. Body has not been painted, the windshield is not installed. Nevertheless can be run by the designer himself, Daniel Kim. In fact, Lit Motors, founded by Kim had opened pre-order. In fact, the new production began in late 2013.
Self-balancing According to Daniel Kim, CEO Lit Motors, C-1 is an electric motorcycle with a self-balancing (self-balancing). For this, use gyroscopic electronically controlled with flywheel-based mechanism (flywheel).
Flywheel counterweight placed under the floor that produces 1763 Nm of torque. To be energy efficient, the design of an aerodynamic body designed as possible, using tires with low rolling resistance plus grafting KERS (kinetic energy recovery system).
With the gyroscopic technology, this bike can still stand up like a car when it stopped. In fact, despite upright when hit by a hit from the side. Thus, an inexperienced rider on a motorcycle, do not have to worry about driving a C-1 of this.
Another attraction, riders and backriding also protected from rain or heat exposure. The reason, fitted with a glass roof and as a car. In fact, to divert, to use steering wheel round, like a car.
To be energy efficient, aerodynamic design is made as possible, using tires with low rolling resistance plus adding KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System).
The evolution of transportKim chose this design because they think, will look forward to the evolution of a world transportation. Cause, the more limited energy resources, traffic congestion worse and more difficult to park.
The solution, future vehicle must be lightweight, not much use wheels (two only), electrically driven and fixed with mikromobil architect. With this addition, the price is estimated to be more affordable vehicles.
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C-1 uses a battery with a 8-10 kilowatt electric motor mounted on the axle. The maximum speed of 193 km / h and the battery mileage for all the contents of 241-354 km (depending on battery capacity). Finally, the claim can speed 210 km / h with one battery mileage content of 322 km.
For the price, at an early stage, ancar-ancarnya 24 000 U.S. dollars (U.S.) or USD 277.7 million). But the last was reduced to $ 16,000 or USD 151.7 million (mass production).
