C-1 'rolling smartphone' electric vehicle

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C-1 'rolling smartphone' electric vehicle
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C-1 'rolling smartphone' electric vehicle
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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

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