- The innovative trike mixes an electric microcar with a bike
- A top speed of 120 km / h (75 MPH) means that it can drive on most roads
- The helicopter -inspired checks offer unique driving experience
Mixing the worlds of cycling, tricycle, microcar and the European classification of quadricycle, Cixi Vigoz aims to be a future hybrid transport solution that combines the power of the battery with the human muscle.
Designed by the French Engineering Company Cixi, which wishes to transform passive trips into something that can keep us in shape, the company used the Futuristic extra-urban range flow to develop its Driving System without intelligent chain (Pedaling Energy Recovery).
Essentially, it consists of a fairly standard set of pedals that act as an accelerator system, user input detection and report the electric motor to provide energy to the wheels.
In early cargo bike applications, the company has proven how the mechanical energy produced by the rider was transformed into electricity and transferred directly to the engine.
Pedge faster, and the bicycle accelerates, pedal backwards and the bike slows down, with regenerative braking reinforcing more energy in the batteries.
Now the system has been integrated into a neat and leaning tricycle that sees the two wheels in advance take care of the steering and only one wheel on the back providing the final reader. Think a bit like a can-am spyder, but with a roof and safety belts.
With a 22 kWh battery, the Vigoz delivers nearly 100 miles of range, which can be reconstructed in just six hours from a domestic plug – or increased by increased power of human legs.
In addition, the electric motor offers enough groan to propel the slightly crazy machine at speeds of 75 MPH, which means that it can follow most traffic.
Remember that the pedal “pilot”, but thanks to the unique transmission, the user can select the amount of experienced torque through the cranks, allowing a super easy journey if the legs are not up to height.
Vigoz is checked via two levers, placed on each side of the highly adjustable seat. These are used to direct, pressing the machine in corners a bit like many three-wheeled scooters on the market.
Traditional brake levers at the end of controls help stop the Vigoz, while a small screen gives speed readings and can synchronize with a smartphone for navigation tasks.
It has also been designed to be ISOFIX compatible, so it can house most modern children’s seats, and large enough for an entirely cultivated adult jumps in the back. In addition, there is a small loading area at the rear for the transport kit.
Switching without emissions? No sweat
Although the Vigoz is always a design study for the moment, the French company behind it says that it is about to put a ready -made version on the road.
If and when it finally happens, Cixi claims that it will be offered as a product only of subscription, rather than offering it to private sale. This is partly because it has been designed to last 15 years before it was properly recycled and eliminated internally to improve its eco-credited.
It may seem a little strange, but Cixi says it is important to “reintroduce” only 30 minutes of moderate physical activity in our day for a better quality of life. And what better way to do this than during the daily trip?
According to his studies, the vehicle is suitable for those who live in or around the French Alps, near the borders of Switzerland and Italy, where many people travel from small towns in larger cities to work.
Produces sports elements and modes, such as radiators, air conditioning LED lighting and wipers, the Cixi Vigoz may well mix the advantages of having a push bike with the traveling characteristic of a small EV.
Or we might never see him again or hear about it …
