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Default Intersting: two wheeler self-balancing enclosed electric scooter

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On Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:43:09 +0000, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

On 23/03/13 10:01, Mike Tomlinson wrote:

This is interesting.

"Sitting in the glare of a few spotlights is the LIT Motors C1, an
enclosed two-wheeler that combines the flexibility and fuel efficiency
of an electric motorcycle with the safety, comfort and storage space of
a small automobile.
But there's a true innovation at work: the C1 has two powerful on-board
gyroscopes generating 1,300 ft-lbs of torque that keep the two-wheeler
upright even when struck by a larger vehicle."

The YouTube headline calls it a car, but I think scooter is more
appropriate. Carooter? Scar?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEwv7Z4SSQQ

if it has gyros to keep it upright it must be a bitch to corner on..


It could take part in The Lord Mayor's Precession.


Best laugh I've had today.

Thank you.

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Sam