As a mechanical engineer in Silicon Valley, I admire the ingenuity and technology (Transformer style folding, regenerative braking). As a commuter, this would work between train station/office, jaunts to the grocery store. Unfortunately the price is prohibitive ($5k USD) for this to be successful beyond early implementers. A lower cost version is hopefully in the works (who really needs turn signals and ABS at this speed?). Get the components sourced in China and have one ready for my visit in September!
Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by Allen H (not verified)
As a mechanical engineer in Silicon Valley, I admire the ingenuity and technology (Transformer style folding, regenerative braking). As a commuter, this would work between train station/office, jaunts to the grocery store. Unfortunately the price is prohibitive ($5k USD) for this to be successful beyond early implementers. A lower cost version is hopefully in the works (who really needs turn signals and ABS at this speed?). Get the components sourced in China and have one ready for my visit in September!