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For bike designs, and especially for E-bikes, issues with user friendliness and system optimization remain tenacious. Creating a system that can reliably function in the long run, whilst being easy to operate and modify is crucial within its market. Issues such as torque, system simplicity, battery life, and battery interchangeability, also become issues of in the scope of such projects.
Continue readingHyena is a special motorcycle applying to extreme environments, such as disaster rescue, material searching, ecological protection and field research. The motorcycle is mainly made of magnesium alloy and carbon fiber sheet. Based on the concept of IOT, the designer created Hyena SNS (social networking services) for Hyena, which can make more efficient information transfer during the operation for the operators.
Continue readingVelosione is an electric mass production bicycle with a frame made of thermoplastic composites. It has a closed tube lightweight hollow pipe geometry. This offers higher stiffness and elasticity than conventional aluminium frames. It is customisable with modular moulds offering different frame designs and sizes. This asset makes Velosione cost efficient and suitable for shared mobility. Integration of technology such as lights, sensors and buttons give additional customer benefits. Overall, the design reflects lightweight and shows the innovation and opportunities of the sustainable material.
Continue readingMinMax is an innovative bicycle with folding wheels that fits a backpack when completely folded. Born to satisfy city commuter needs and movements, its design is unique and easily recognizable thanks to the colourful mechanic components of its folding system. MinMax is lightweight, solid and easy to carry even in its electric version.
Continue readingThe original Solex was introduced in the year 1949 as a gasoline moped. Having the right to use the Solex brand via a license agreement, designers have taken the design from that time and converted into an electric bicycle. The geometry of the frame and the shape of the frame are the same as in 1949. Designers have converted the frame to accommodate an electric motor and a battery. A lot of modern materials have been used to create Velo Solex Revival such as aluminum for the frame.
Continue readingThe perfect last mile electric bicycle. It is small. It is light. It is handy. A very light construction to fit the consumers needs in the urban areas. The bike has 20" wheels as a part of the mini and compact concept. It is easy to fold and the battery is elegant hidden in the frame. The geometry is as on normal big size bicycle. The driving behavior is smooth and very well organised by the geometry the bike offers.
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