Concept of a new velomobile was presented on the network
11 April 17Concept of a new velomobile was presented on the network
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Indiegogo crowdfunding platform started to raise money for the production of an original vehicle. It is falling under the category of velomobiles, meaning that it is a combination of a car and a bicycle. It was designed by Italian designer Giorgio R. G. Barbagallo. The inventor has named the brainchild in his honor - Barbagallo X01.
The bike features of Barbagallo X01 include wheels and pedals. At the same time, its body resembling a car, and it is also equipped with an electric motor. Thanks to the latter, the velomobile is able to attain a top speed of up to 25 km/h.
In addition, the new vehicle is equipped with a small baggage compartment, lighting system and pedals for braking. Everything is powered by a battery, which is to be recharged with the sun energy. One charge is enough for four hours of continuous driving.
It should be also noted that this is a three-wheeled model, but in the future the developer is going to make a four-wheeled velomobile as well.
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