The Iris eTrike is a personal vehicle that is half bicycle and half car, has a speed of 48 km/h and can hold 100 kg of luggage.
Designer Grant Sinclair drives a working Iris eTrike prototype. Photo: Grant Sinclair
The Iris eTrike, a hybrid bicycle designed by British tech entrepreneur Grant Sinclair, is more aerodynamic than a regular bicycle, allowing it to reach higher speeds on flat roads or downhill. It provides the rider with a comfortable riding position and protection from inclement weather, Yahoo reported on May 27.
The production version of the Iris eTrike features a chromoly steel chassis, an expanded polypropylene (EPP) body with a polymer shell, a transparent thermoplastic canopy with a waterproof coating, a 9-speed transmission, and a relatively high seat, allowing the rider to have a better view of the surrounding road.
Additionally, the production Iris eTrike hybrid bike also features a full LED lighting system (in the headlights, turn signals, rim lights and brake lights), a standard air filtration system, a rear-view camera with a 120-degree field of view and a cooler that brings filtered air into the cabin.
The rider's pedaling power is assisted by a drive motor with optional power levels of 250, 500 or 750 watts, which can help them reach speeds of over 30 mph. The model has a 48V/20 ampere-hour lithium-ion battery pack that provides a range of over 30 miles. The Iris eTrike rides on carbon wheels with puncture-resistant Tannus tires.
Despite its compact design, the Iris eTrike has a 100-liter cargo compartment. An LED display on the dashboard shows data such as speed, range, battery capacity and electric assist level. The entire vehicle is 260 cm long, 94 cm wide and 128 cm high, weighs 50 kg and comes in black or silver. Grant Sinclair's company in Cardiff, England, is taking pre-orders for the Iris eTrike and expects to deliver it in the first quarter of next year.
An Khang (According to New Atlas/Yahoo )
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