challenge the steepest slopes with the swincar spider electric vehicle

challenge the steepest slopes with the swincar spider electric vehicle
all images courtesy of swincar

 

 

 

 

the swincar ‘spider electric 2’ is a vehicle with exceptional road capabilities whose only comparison could be some ATVs. made of machined aluminum, the frictionless swaying is helped by sealed bearings that pivot crossbeams of the chassis. the concept utilizes a fully independent suspension to a whole new level, that incorporates the tilting of the driver’s cell to keep its center gravity adaptable to the surrounding terrain. this kinematic exchange allow for inclination during turns, correcting tilt at the most extreme slopes. 

the car utilizes a four-wheel independent suspension

 

 

 

each wheel, with its own turning axle, is powered by an 1.5 watt electric motor that thrusts the car in motion at all times. with 4kWh lithium batteries onboard and recharging engine braking, the swingcar ‘spider electric 2’ have climb hills for four hours, and then recharging when descending downhill. the french team at swincar have already fully developed the concept, and plan to bring it to production at the end of 2015. ‘merci beaucoup’ for thinking really outside the box on this project. 

made of machined aluminum beams

 

video courtesy of mecanroc

 

each wheel powered by an electric motor

 

the system displaces the center of gravity accordingly 

 

all the traverse very difficult slopes

 

controlled by pedals and a steering wheel 

 

electric batteries take only two hours

 

can travel up to 40 km/h