AWARD YEAR
2017
CATEGORY
Work
GOALS
Climate Action
KEYWORDS
TRAFFIC, commuting
COUNTRY
Sweden
DESIGNED BY
Mikael Kjellman
WEBSITE
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/podride-a-practical-and-fun-bicycle-car-bike-bicycle--2#/
PodRide
A practical and fun 'bicycle-car'.
PodRide is a velomobile that is meant to be a practical every day vehicle.
It has approximately the same seating position and seat height as a small car, allowing easy access and good visibility in traffic. It has four wheels to be narrow enough for bicycle paths but still be stable in the curves. It has a full waterproof body to keep you warm and dry in any weather, heated windshield, soft seat with back support, air suspension and studded tires in winter. A small trunk for your shopping bags and a tow bar for a bike trailer when you want to bring your kids.
The electric motor and control system are from a standard e-bike system and should make it a street legal bike in many countries. And may then be operated on bicycle paths and without a drivers license.