As we live in an era of near-constant innovation and change, we often get to see transformative changes that we simply would never have expected to take place. The world of automobiles, for example, has transformed to become almost unrecognizable. The rapid rise of things like hydrogen fuel cell energy and the development of electrical vehicles means that, for the first time, we are moving ever-closer to leaving behind the need for fossil fuel driven vehicles.
One vehicle that is drawing a lot of attention at the moment is a vehicle made in Norway. This vehicle is an electrically assisted vehicle known as the Podbike. The bike itself manages to use elements from standard car design, imbuing it with a hybrid velomobile style that is very much different to what you might have expected. In a way, it finds a way to get us out of the car and instead enjoying the art of cycling in a whole new way.
In contrast to the majority of bikes that are on the road today, this form of electric bike changes up the metrics. It uses a set of four wheels, for a start, but it also uses a pair of hub motors and a small generator that is powered by your pedals. It’s made using a sustainable model, too, ensuring that the actual shell of the vehicle is made from sustainable resources.
Power to pedal to progress
The way that this works is quite simple – the more that you pedal, the more energy that is transferred to the battery. Then, this builds up additional power that can be used. As you pick up the pace, then, the Podbike will be able to give you the chance to travel as far as 60km on a single battery charge. The Podbike also has space for one adult and one child on board on the model. Over time, the hope is that they can add in more power packages so that you can go even further on your next journey.
The thermoplastic canopy and the use of aluminum for protection during the weather will ensure that you get a vehicle that has both excellent performance and unique aerodynamics. This is the kind of vehicle that, once on the market, could be a genuine game-changer for those who want to get something a bit more protective and private than using a standard bike.
Already gaining a lot of positive traction on the web for their unique style and the innovative design, this bike has the opportunity to become a genuine fixture within the world of vehicles. It has the style, the strength, and the stamina to become a major player in the eyes of just about anyone serious enough to take part in using a vehicle like this.
While it might be very different from what one would expect of a four-wheel bike, it offers a glimpse of the future: sustainable, ethically built vehicles that require some human effort to get the most out of them.