Podbike, the Norwegian startup known for its futuristic 4-wheeled velomobile/e-bike, the Frikar, has officially filed for bankruptcy, bringing an end to a bold attempt at reimagining urban mobility. A Big Idea On A Tough Road Podbike set out to change how people get around cities. Its flagship product, the Frikar, … [continued]
This electric trike is small enough to fit in bike lanes and bike paths, has an enclosure that offers some protection from the weather, and includes a variety of car-like features such as headlights and tail lights, turn signals, mirrors, and even a roll bar and a windshield with a … [continued]
The Podbike Frikar “e-bike” looks like the love child of a go-kart and a pedal-powered sports car — with an electric twist — and at first glance it appears to be a helluva lot of fun.
Chief engineer and founder of Podbike Per Hassel Sørensen assures us that this is a bike, even if it looks like a car. He says it’s a 4-wheel electric bike with features not found in any other bike.
For a new and invigorating green drive, look no further than the mö, a pedal-powered solar-electric tricycle ride from Evovelo, based in Spain. Evolo, a startup, has put the finishing touches on its prototype mö and now it is looking for beta-testers. Classified as a velomobile, this ride is similar to the … [continued]
