Ya gotta’ admit … it’s cute. I am talking about the Podride … a small motorized quad trying to make it to market … (and I am not talking about going to the grocery store). I hope they succeed as I find this one adorable. It is Swedish as far as where the builder is from.
Four-wheel (quad) HPV recumbent with cloth body suspension and auxiliary electric motor.
Height: 180cm Width: 75cm
Height: 145cm Seat Height: 50cm
Weight: 70kg Wheel: 20inch tires
Wheelbase: 88 cm Turning radius: 1.75m
Motor: 250W electric bicycle hub
Speed: 25km / h with the engine
Range: 60km with motor
Front Axle: Shared swingarm with air suspension (8cm travel), lever steering , drum brakes
Rear axle: Shared swingarm with air suspension (10cm travel), driving on both rear wheels with dual coaster
Gear System: 18 speed before electricity hub and 14 speed after
HERE is an article about this innovative vehicle.
And HERE is their Facebook page.
Yep, I can see folks using a vehicle like this to get around in … inexpensive to operate and protected from the weather.
BTW, the estimated cost is about 3000 Euros which right now equates to $3185 US.
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Wie viel kostet das Kleine Auto ? Lg Laura
How much does the small car cost? Lg Laura
Did you read the article? The very last thing I wrote about was the estimated cost which is about 3000 Euros which right now (in 2015 when I wrote this) equates to $3185 US.