Podbike

The PODBIKE® improve the velomobile by reducing the gap between cars and human powered vehicles while maintaining sustainability by various means: Two hub motors, one in each rear wheel, is the only propulsion - no greasy chains A compact generator propelled by pedals provide human power input An electronic transmission complying to pan-European requirements for electric assisted cycles A battery pack specially developed for electronic transmission on cycles in Nordic climate Hydro-pneumatic rear suspension with optimum ride comfort Seat position can be raised automatically to ease entry and exit Protective zones to absorb and distribute impact energy in case of collision Body in thermoplastic and frame of aluminium sandwich is strong and light and can be fully recycled Vehicle can be stored on its rear end to minimize required parking space Advanced electronic peripherals for increased safety and future possibilities The focus is on practicality, safety, low maintenance and high sustainability. The motivation is the ongoing and escalating climate change primarily caused by excessive human consumption of fossil fuels - coal, oil and gas. Velomobiles are the best in class personal transport based on energy consumption during production and use. It reduce the emissions from transport by a factor of ten or more compared with electric cars on renewable energy and a factor of at least forty compared with modern cars traditional and hybrid ICE cars. They also diminish noise and air pollution, remove traffic jams and require much less parking space. Electric assist velomobiles will also provide exercise. PODBIKE® will be launched during 2017 in Norway. A prototype will be ready within 2016. For further technical information, please fill in the form on our contact page to enable downloading of documents.