Would you like to have a two wheeler which offers the efficiency and
freedom of a motorcycle with the safety and convenience of a car? Would
you like to own a two wheeler which looks stylish, smart, trendy and
equipped with next generation technology? Would you like a two wheeler
which has steering like car rather than handle bar like motorcycle?
Lastly would you like a two wheeler which is running on battery with a
range of over 320 kilometers and can achieve top speed of more than 190
Km/ hour? If your answer is yes then, here is the C-1 with all these
features.
The C-1 is a solution for the current and future transportation
problem. C-1 has been designed by Lit Motors based in California. The
C-1 stands for Codename and the company has also given nick name of C-1
as “Rolling Smart Phone”. C-1 is the world’s first gyroscopically
stabilized two wheeler. It offers safety and convenience features of
car and freedom of motorcycle. C-1 has electronically controlled
gyroscopes located under the floor (putting out over 1,300 lb/ft (1,762
Nm) of torque), to balance the vehicle in stationary condition. Due to
this feature C-1 stays upright even in the event of collision. The
vehicle runs on electric motor of 40 KW. It has range of 200 miles (322
Km) and top speed of 120 Miles / hour (193 Km/ hour).
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The vehicle is heavily based upon Scandinavian Design concepts. The
exterior of the C-1 is both approachable and simple, enveloping the
human in subtle curves, softened volumes and lots of glass. The overall
design foundation is based on its waist-line which wraps around the
vehicle’s circumference, and is grounded by the swooping rocker panel
which highlights its unique gyroscopic components. There is a glow of
light from the wheel hubs which show the electric hub motors. The
vehicle’s car like steering and dashboard looks unique and futuristic.
The seat has been designed to offer maximum comfort to the rider. It
offers a car like space in the front. The rear seating position is not
that much spacious. However, it offers ample amount of leg room.
The company has given the nick name of rolling smart phone due to its
connectivity features. The device will employ H2V, H2C, V2I, and V2V
connectivity. Due to these features, traffic, construction, and adverse
weather conditions will be transmitted to the vehicle, thus keeping the
rider and the vehicle aware about the external situation and design the
route accordingly. The company expects to launch this vehicle at the end
of 2014. Beside this, Lit Motors is also developing cargo scooter and
foldable scooter for transportation of goods.
C-1 has all the good features which we expect to have in our two
wheeler. However, this is not a cheap vehicle; it is going to cost
$16,000 (Rs. 9 lakhs approximately). Hope, we will have such kind of
two wheeler in future with affordable price.
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