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the 'C-1' ('rolling smartphone') combines the design concepts of a motorcycle and car
with a prototype exhibited at the maker faire bay area 2012, the 'C-1' by lit motors is a gyroscopically stabilized
electric urban vehicle combining the efficiency and small size of a motorcycle with the safety and durability of a car.
the craft is nicknamed 'the rolling smartphone' for its extensive connectivity to mobile devices, integrated to account
for traffic, weather conditions, and construction sites when selecting driving routes.
the 'C-1' uses electronically controlled gyroscopes to keep balanced at a stop, remaining upright even in the event
of collision. charging completely in four to six hours, the vehicle has a top speed of over 120mph (193km/hr),
with battery packs that provide a range of 150 to 220 miles (241-354 km) per charge.
accessible via a swinging door on either side, the vehicle provides room for two in motorcycle-riding-like configuration,
and/or small amounts of cargo. a production model is expected in lit showrooms in late 2014, with the target price
of 12,000 to 16,000 USD.
concept and demo video for the lit 'C-1'

drivers exit and entry via a regular swinging door on either side of the vehicle

3/4 rear view

top view

LED-lit wheels increase visibility

design sketch

cut-away render showing rider configuration for 2 persons
timelapse video of the building of the 'C-1' model
UPDATE (6/5/12): gizmag goes hands-on with the 'C-1' and interviews company founder daniel kim at the lit studio
Great project, I’m sooooo looking forward 2014
That’s the kind of work that made me want to study transport design at Creapole. Keep it up !
Why can’t we see it in real roads.
Looks more like project to me ….
And gee why 30 sec. with the girl.
The C-lit…?!
Watching the progress with interest d’-)
James .. I have a 60′s Meyers Manx, product Art Center School. I love this build tho’… no foam/fiberglass for these guys. Proper English Wheel and panel fitting. I would glaze that back hatch .. and massive door handles ‘delete’. No other changes. It’s a beauty. Press on!
Jim
You should post it up in http://www.kickstarter.com/
good luck
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