페달로 자동 충전 가능한 세계 최초의 접는 전기자전거 '벨로바이크' World’s First Foldable Electric Bike Is Self-Charging to Gain Energy as You Pedal: VIDEO

산업과학 Construction,Science/교통해양 Transport, Marine2016. 10. 20. 23:40

World’s First Foldable Electric Bike Is Self-Charging to Gain Energy as You Pedal

By Sara Barnes October 19, 2016

세계 최초로 접는 전기자전거를 개발한 '벨로 바이크(VELLO Bike)'

이번에는 페달에 의해 자동 충전이 가능한 제품을 선보였다.

벨로 바이크는

손이 아니라 발만으로 접을 수 있으며

자석 원리를 이용한 탈착 구조로 되어 있어 쉽게 접고 펼 수 있다.

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via [Deezeen]

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As technology continues to become lighter and faster, innovations have found their way into timeless designs. The bicycle seems like something that’s nearly reached its peak of modernization, but as VELLO demonstrates, it can be pushed further. Founded by Valentin Vodev and Valerie Wolff, they’ve produced the world’s first lightweight bike that folds into thirds and harnesses self-charging electric energy.

Called VELLO BIKE+, the most intriguing feature is its capacity for storing generated power. To do this, you simply ride the bicycle—as it travels, the kinetic energy produced is then converted into electricity and recharges the lithium-ion battery. The BIKE+ can also be plugged into charge like any conventional device.

The boost of electric power is marketed towards urban cyclists. This extra energy will make travel faster and it easier to trek up hill. With a fully charged battery, VELLO says that you’ll have about 20 miles of pedaling assistance.

The bike’s folding mechanism uses a magnetic locking system for easy transport—once compacted, it becomes small enough to fit in a suitcase. “A self-locking magnet allows hands-free folding,” Vodev told Dezeen, “which makes it very different from a typical folding bike with complicated hinges to open.”

VELLO BIKE+ is now available for pre-order through Kickstarter.