Lit Motors' C-1 Gyroscopically Stabilized Electric Motorcycle

The "C-1" (Codename) "Rolling Smart Phone" | Lit Motors, Inc.

Introducing the C-1, the world's first gyroscopically stabilized rolling smart phone. This vehicle combines the efficiency and freedom of a motorcycle with the safety and convenience of a car. Offering the alternated to alternatives on an exciting and safe platform, the C-1 transforms your daily commute into something to look forward to.

Source: The "C-1" (Codename) "Rolling Smart Phone" | Lit Motors, Inc.

The vehicle

So far, Kim and his team have developed an operating model of the C-1's flywheel-based stabilization system, along with a full-scale fiberglass mock-up of the vehicle itself. They are now working on a hand-built steel uni-bodied working prototype, which should reportedly be complete within about three months. Plans call for an initial run of production vehicles to be available at a price of about US$24,000 by late 2013, with that price going down to $16,000 once full production gets under way in 2014.

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Keeping connected

As with many existing newer cars, the vehicle will also utilize various connectivity protocols to stay in contact with the internet. This will allow its driver to be continuously aware of factors such as traffic, construction, and adverse weather conditions - where applicable, alternate routes will be suggested.

Source: Lit Motors' C-1 electric motorcycle will stand up for itself

This vehicle also employs KERS Kinetic Energy Recovery System in addition to both an aerodynamic shape and a low rolling resistance.

With KERS, whenever you use your brakes, that kinetic energy will be stored and used to assist in spinning up the flywheels. The flywheels sit near the bottom of the vehicle and both provide stability for the vehicle and deliver power to the drivetrain when you’re accelerating. Quite efficient! The C-1′s flywheel stabilization system allows you to balance in essentially any situation, as shown quite clearly in this lovely video:

Source: Lit Motors C-1 self-balancing motorcycle brings Tron to reality - SlashGear

Source: C-1 fully-enclosed self-balancing motorcycle - YouTube

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Mavizen TTX02 World's First E-Bike

clipped from wheels.blogs.nytimes.com Mavizen TTX02: Plug-and-Play Racing for the People Mr. Hussain is the founder of the TTXGP, a race for zero-emissions motorcycles. The TTXGP staged its first event last June during the famous Isle of Man TT, between Ireland and Britain. The race, a grueling 37-mile time trial, was won by Agni Motors, and the team joined with Mr. Hussain over the summer to build the TTX02, a race-ready bike that’s expected to have a top speed of more than 100 miles an hour. clipped from www.asphaltandrubber.com SEMA: Mavizen TTX02 Unveiled – KTM RC8 Sourced Chassis, 130 MPH Top Speed, & Built-in Web Server with WiFi Connection [UPDATED] clipped from www.asphaltandrubber.com clipped from www.asphaltandrubber.com clipped from www.youtube.com Mavizen TTX02 Launch Promo **LEAK*** clipped from www.youtube.com Mavizen TTX02 Press Conference and Reveal at SEMA 2009 Las Vegas clipped from www.mavizen.com TTX02 is the world’s first production electric supersport bike. With a number of world first feature combined with the proven chassis from a world class manufacturer and drive train from the Isle of Man TT winning Agni bike; the TTX02 is a limited opportunity to procure a platform for development and racing across the entire TTXGP road racing programme. The TTX02 chassis is FIM homologated for racing and ships with a valid VIN number for registration in your local jurisdiction. First motorsport vehicle in the world to ship with integrated IP connectivity Core operating system is open source Linux USB based system bus allows virtually unlimited number of peripherals to extend the capabilities of the machine with plug’n’play Remote factory support package available Swappable drive train and batteries at trackside. Common chassis for multiple racing series. Multiple configurations available depending on the racing series. Built on a homologated, world class chassis Drive train developed from the TTXGP Isle of Man 2009 Champion Strictly limited numbers. clipped from www.youtube.com 2009 Isle of Man TTXGP Race footage from the TTXGP, the first ever all-electric motorcycle race at the Isle of Man TT. For more, check out http://hellforleathermagazi...

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1. Mavizen TTX02: Plug-and-Play Racing for the People - Wheels Blog - NYTimes.com
2. SEMA: Mavizen TTX02 Unveiled – KTM RC8 Sourced Chassis, 130 MPH Top Speed, & Built-in Web Server with WiFi Connection [UPDATED]
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4. mavizen-ttx02-electric-ktm-rc8.jpg (JPEG Image, 1110x608 pixels)
5. YouTube - Mavizen TTX02 Launch Promo **LEAK***
6. YouTube - Mavizen TTX02 Press Conference and Reveal at SEMA 2009 Las Vegas
7. TTX02 Road Racing Series
8. YouTube - 2009 Isle of Man TTXGP

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A Wearable Motorcycle

clipped from en.wikipedia.org Deus ex machina From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Latin phrase "deus ex machina" has its origins in the conventions of Greek tragedy. It refers to situations in which a mechane (crane) was used to lower actors playing a god or gods onto the stage. Though the phrase is accurately translated as "God from a machine," in literary criticism, it is often translated to "God on a machine." clipped from hellforleathermagazine.com Art Center College of Design shows Yamaha-branded wearable motorcycle concept The Yamaha-branded Deus Ex concept is worn as an exo-skeleton with seven artificial vertebra as well as the pneumatically attached helmet. The motor is in-wheel, powered by ultra-capacitors and doped nano-phoshpate batteries similar to those already used in hybrids, and is capable of 0-60mph in 3 seconds. Top speed is 75mph with a recharge time of 15 minutes and cycle time of 1 hour. clipped from www.greencardesign.co.uk Innovation : Art Center Pasadena

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