C 1 ‘rolling smartphone’ electric vehicle
nicknamed the 'rolling smartphone' for its extensive integration with mobile devices, the electric vehicle by lit motors uses gyroscopes to remain upright even when stopped or during a collision, and attains over 120mph with up to 220 miles to a charge.
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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